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 6410033 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 43473083 epoch_slot_no: 100283 block_no: 6409856 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 16994 time: 2021-10-24 01:36:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd63ea7734b88670e484dc4efeb5c6cff5c9f7862f3c13470fdcf0c5b92174038Block Operator
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