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 6409531 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 43462037 epoch_slot_no: 89237 block_no: 6409354 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 18371 time: 2021-10-23 22:32:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fb9c439dad396a74eca7a4013d5e7694dc4714b99cee163a95338be9ffdc0afBlock Operator
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