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 6413542 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 43544593 epoch_slot_no: 171793 block_no: 6413365 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 11193 time: 2021-10-24 21:28:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8347ae24f4a8028b6e05a1c6097fa2647a85be2981379aae7ac0ea72af77ff7Block Operator
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