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 6414605 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 43568364 epoch_slot_no: 195564 block_no: 6414428 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 1219 time: 2021-10-25 04:04:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec43fc0029a94e3d29a45a30261825011f9ec38c353fe1550847ac73d2fe5feaBlock Operator
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