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 6414866 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 43574023 epoch_slot_no: 201223 block_no: 6414689 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 36605 time: 2021-10-25 05:38:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0312cfdb36604b21c764c63cf77068716a8b678f9f0bf659ee5e12fbe1f97348Block Operator
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