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 6405367 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 43372403 epoch_slot_no: 431603 block_no: 6405190 slot_leader_id: 4667804 size: 46881 time: 2021-10-22 21:38:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e22b2633ac2045f792ec709ea2474705a271e20dc1be84503963ca6f673433eBlock Operator
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