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 6411766 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 43507746 epoch_slot_no: 134946 block_no: 6411589 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 16020 time: 2021-10-24 11:13:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb961c2caac06b526ee787ec8b11d72d74c971c135a9ce24bb3970cdb8a3d2459Block Operator
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