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 6412685 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 43526676 epoch_slot_no: 153876 block_no: 6412508 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 62097 time: 2021-10-24 16:29:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd491a89d6c57f379b73d110e84f8d341e1e2b4afbf83ce2e407fa801e2193a0cBlock Operator
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