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 6412142 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 43515616 epoch_slot_no: 142816 block_no: 6411965 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 33155 time: 2021-10-24 13:25:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f256ba1a733374690b6e590240852c9e334381ea7f002d4b2ee45b5b9ed85d4Block Operator
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