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 6414747 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 43571515 epoch_slot_no: 198715 block_no: 6414570 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 22118 time: 2021-10-25 04:56:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75cda1bc92cbe9be829a564e0e34ac6864504185cfddb9a7228dec113979e293Block Operator
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