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 6416305 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 43605624 epoch_slot_no: 232824 block_no: 6416128 slot_leader_id: 5449466 size: 36358 time: 2021-10-25 14:25:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64ee833e02405e77c3f7f12cea4dd6a40a3ad127831c8cc4a5aa75df92a70c97Block Operator
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