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 6409148 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 43454013 epoch_slot_no: 81213 block_no: 6408971 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 21832 time: 2021-10-23 20:18:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d7b0069ef9f9c6ce45a703044970c80a4f3d9b7d617a6460f2c069f01e3eb39Block Operator
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