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 6407023 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 43408041 epoch_slot_no: 35241 block_no: 6406846 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 18818 time: 2021-10-23 07:32:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1024f123122560c7c0e6cb99e16f3b575e16b8dd496a0de5dfc866948484cea4Block Operator
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