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 6414211 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43559570 epoch_slot_no: 186770 block_no: 6414034 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 53689 time: 2021-10-25 01:37:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30818d97e06f5c394b4f5e6a7d635e34a31a81e1b346f1aea0b7ece09ff9c37bBlock Operator
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