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 6408616 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 43443191 epoch_slot_no: 70391 block_no: 6408439 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 14063 time: 2021-10-23 17:18:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3b5c9308f54a475746e307546ae6703b4310abd5879ae5787c4c429121aedfaBlock Operator
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