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 6417391 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 43627898 epoch_slot_no: 255098 block_no: 6417214 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 8511 time: 2021-10-25 20:36:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x171fd9b9497d2de126fb74abfdd5154c4214ce6c563b19bda1e74db3600d04b9Block Operator
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