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 6409965 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 43471761 epoch_slot_no: 98961 block_no: 6409788 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 9221 time: 2021-10-24 01:14:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7095ee43bc3f4ba3efe48f5a93231666eea70816b27de708fcafc9753a90a953Block Operator
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