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 6413257 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 43538527 epoch_slot_no: 165727 block_no: 6413080 slot_leader_id: 6006874 size: 18554 time: 2021-10-24 19:46:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec88ba8a43de75469f4de91b9541d126871c5a3ce5dee51ca420107b11acd1f1Block Operator
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