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 6409858 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 43469554 epoch_slot_no: 96754 block_no: 6409681 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 19979 time: 2021-10-24 00:37:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61cd812e8a139969766f35c8c8f6516f88589c12624cb946b7f2fb8b12bc3eecBlock Operator
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