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 6407422 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 43416827 epoch_slot_no: 44027 block_no: 6407245 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 5812 time: 2021-10-23 09:58:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc7d05e3d532ca0c6a8f20dd3cf8880a37ca2648f03e47af2af0430015ab8e71Block Operator
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