A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6404872 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 43362230 epoch_slot_no: 421430 block_no: 6404695 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 8297 time: 2021-10-22 18:48:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc82853b07b31a6236aa319b087ee834518bee3cc577d461663d47ef67726a51Block Operator
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