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 6407236 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 43412614 epoch_slot_no: 39814 block_no: 6407059 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 11600 time: 2021-10-23 08:48:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb690e95a9699e00c6a277383dbe8a0ae0a60e933246c94c5da4643ee96858fdBlock Operator
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