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 6407747 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 43423975 epoch_slot_no: 51175 block_no: 6407570 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 8221 time: 2021-10-23 11:57:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5ea67468320621f89108db8aff28e10d8093fbbfffe6be2df2cb3295227bfd1Block Operator
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