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 6409165 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 43454588 epoch_slot_no: 81788 block_no: 6408988 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 22985 time: 2021-10-23 20:27:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4e34eb4e94f6955d95ef8d842bf46a9d8fa2f6e223b68204f5ecd1cdd991579Block Operator
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