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 6414401 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 43563850 epoch_slot_no: 191050 block_no: 6414224 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 8464 time: 2021-10-25 02:49:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9e4bd731d1b5dc0b9f1a29ef070b02a87799b9276f317e0dc55fceecbe7d7ddBlock Operator
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