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 6415066 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 43578102 epoch_slot_no: 205302 block_no: 6414889 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 27408 time: 2021-10-25 06:46:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b9e5f4aabfa82930be422c3264e2304112c44bcb5726ba329dafc55cf4ef0c4Block Operator
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