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 6405140 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 43367761 epoch_slot_no: 426961 block_no: 6404963 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 16990 time: 2021-10-22 20:20:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x556109a99619130fc0e3966c01f8e5cfc677bd3af89d04335918aa8f17555190Block Operator
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