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 6411041 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 43493066 epoch_slot_no: 120266 block_no: 6410864 slot_leader_id: 5449366 size: 3473 time: 2021-10-24 07:09:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cef37a931809e1536bf0e1e2eb50b358c0a5ccca0d0219fbbc5582f3f2437ebBlock Operator
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