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 6414593 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 43568118 epoch_slot_no: 195318 block_no: 6414416 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 16854 time: 2021-10-25 04:00:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f8242b67542d1bd4d0c385bde9a2a3f1a399db3b0a5fae9ce2fe16de047a9f2Block Operator
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