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 6416374 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 43607248 epoch_slot_no: 234448 block_no: 6416197 slot_leader_id: 6416374 size: 14830 time: 2021-10-25 14:52:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd5bb72334f29b45df4d3bd0638cb55ef4314ef93188c012915814b1569e33aaBlock Operator
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