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 6417043 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 43621246 epoch_slot_no: 248446 block_no: 6416866 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 4018 time: 2021-10-25 18:45:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddd96a281abefabdf9b0f7095ad08906eb459c3427cb96fb966e6c79112ec1d0Block Operator
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