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 6405698 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 43379145 epoch_slot_no: 6345 block_no: 6405521 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 1658 time: 2021-10-22 23:30:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b47fa4272a130f99908566330f68d5dd6327a2b7883df68ae2ceb22fdf4ebaaBlock Operator
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