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 6409403 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 43459484 epoch_slot_no: 86684 block_no: 6409226 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 13269 time: 2021-10-23 21:49:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ce0118db8a956671621202f6e1ac7ef3d37ccfbbd1e82f2196c441281f9235eBlock Operator
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