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 6414342 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 43562341 epoch_slot_no: 189541 block_no: 6414165 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 27681 time: 2021-10-25 02:23:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aeb4cc6d2ee93371eb5062ba6939fe01c56a25a56034fa9eaf91ee21097ae33Block Operator
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