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 6416669 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 43613459 epoch_slot_no: 240659 block_no: 6416492 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 14077 time: 2021-10-25 16:35:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9a25059b9e9cab9281d74a4fca75a899fb6fcc2bdfbe6731ab106d63fc830a1Block Operator
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