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 6408682 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 43444622 epoch_slot_no: 71822 block_no: 6408505 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 17563 time: 2021-10-23 17:41:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb869804f4fb68046625b39957a437f3ad77a758d94f053b3436e0c6899e94921Block Operator
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