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 6409567 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 43462811 epoch_slot_no: 90011 block_no: 6409390 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 8616 time: 2021-10-23 22:45:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d5b24c30cbc6c70d9824bf50895a007e98cca7abf825398f4cae67e02df4e02Block Operator
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