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 6409024 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 43451593 epoch_slot_no: 78793 block_no: 6408847 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 21030 time: 2021-10-23 19:38:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39437216eaf226dcbbb2fd3d25fd93a3753d91edc59a6ed8fde1f7f71e1e7227Block Operator
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