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 6412097 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 43514753 epoch_slot_no: 141953 block_no: 6411920 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 11716 time: 2021-10-24 13:10:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e8e1139c4672f190ec52ef060d61c4f7176198cb3a9f4d32e6a54651666d29dBlock Operator
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