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 6410658 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 43485085 epoch_slot_no: 112285 block_no: 6410481 slot_leader_id: 5839077 size: 1581 time: 2021-10-24 04:56:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc866295bf7dce90122ac18840fae4311e4ed60e19f0d6b2856fa5b7fc0063c47Block Operator
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