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 6405554 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 43376424 epoch_slot_no: 3624 block_no: 6405377 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 29340 time: 2021-10-22 22:45:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7efd0262a3f0601cfe47223c02a037850b3f13bb039a3e23090e71cdec5d0537Block Operator
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