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 6404989 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 43364694 epoch_slot_no: 423894 block_no: 6404812 slot_leader_id: 5433649 size: 4568 time: 2021-10-22 19:29:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74c6b4b78a97ba1f36588139d4d9892b124a42f5dc8944dfaed5948d2c62c565Block Operator
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