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 6417522 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 43630467 epoch_slot_no: 257667 block_no: 6417345 slot_leader_id: 4659304 size: 12088 time: 2021-10-25 21:19:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5b86cde31c59947f5d496fb8b3a831f5076137ae2ae85c53d0f442d8e24e271Block Operator
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