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 6407291 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 43413954 epoch_slot_no: 41154 block_no: 6407114 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 6759 time: 2021-10-23 09:10:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64bdca938c94ac4dd68392d5fc5279307664a3fdd00b2e1342a79be94f8a2345Block Operator
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