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 6417347 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 43627005 epoch_slot_no: 254205 block_no: 6417170 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 63859 time: 2021-10-25 20:21:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13b2f3548b305460e831f4f23339f5da614bfd86d0157a42567425bc8c6307b6Block Operator
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