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 6414290 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 43561192 epoch_slot_no: 188392 block_no: 6414113 slot_leader_id: 5838131 size: 2569 time: 2021-10-25 02:04:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dcbcb2919c3b74e6a6f408708aac4b35f41fe1264eedf478a9b79e89f571581Block Operator
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