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 6412835 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 43529543 epoch_slot_no: 156743 block_no: 6412658 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 60193 time: 2021-10-24 17:17:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20cffede48f8ad61dbe8d71c2527b3694e8c96c1a36d09e49a645832c9bec8f5Block Operator
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