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 6408984 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 43450565 epoch_slot_no: 77765 block_no: 6408807 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 24470 time: 2021-10-23 19:20:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbd41f11291ffb441fc607640de86bef1b74a4120554c2a54e33cc80e81f594dBlock Operator
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