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 6407217 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43412212 epoch_slot_no: 39412 block_no: 6407040 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 12168 time: 2021-10-23 08:41:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12843e1f8468df5cfa5d31915322a4084593374f6d379c0edcd27dcab91a2233Block Operator
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