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 6407855 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 43426444 epoch_slot_no: 53644 block_no: 6407678 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 3066 time: 2021-10-23 12:38:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38a7c5ad1d2f56d12ea910c9007ebbc772fb9acfb674a93fa1bf917026cb6716Block Operator
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