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 6408678 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 43444573 epoch_slot_no: 71773 block_no: 6408501 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 64166 time: 2021-10-23 17:41:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96518fcbd2c739ed37066744ec8bfde1e60c0698a3783244f2b2c27dd88b4fc2Block Operator
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