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 6408074 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 43431784 epoch_slot_no: 58984 block_no: 6407897 slot_leader_id: 6129995 size: 13931 time: 2021-10-23 14:07:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a90dfbdac0250315a9d6ed4f51e128d94ac26dbd529b592289921beab3fe494Block Operator
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