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 6417629 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 43632891 epoch_slot_no: 260091 block_no: 6417452 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 17680 time: 2021-10-25 21:59:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21321d7b70fff1822ac3614a17b68a982a3ab2427a0efbfe25bfe22ecbded5aeBlock Operator
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