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 6409998 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 43472450 epoch_slot_no: 99650 block_no: 6409821 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 18878 time: 2021-10-24 01:25:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf59321fc3b9d599b37c0e35b00fecbe10bc5d7792085321db868cf3341e130d7Block Operator
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