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 6408225 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43435216 epoch_slot_no: 62416 block_no: 6408048 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 12528 time: 2021-10-23 15:05:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x997a011a8fa3ed17f219a2e14c2bdee8f40bc7ab849500aa3e228428a5534d96Block Operator
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