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 6410790 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 43487945 epoch_slot_no: 115145 block_no: 6410613 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 37950 time: 2021-10-24 05:43:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x720e2d91e6501f609cf8b0e5d3fbc9db00888ea5fcc200073bbcb71f1af81134Block Operator
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