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 6410277 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 43477581 epoch_slot_no: 104781 block_no: 6410100 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 2827 time: 2021-10-24 02:51:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5e49b7430417106db5efbb2cbe181b739dee1323d920f7aa883826d86c2b2c3Block Operator
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