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 6417634 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 43633015 epoch_slot_no: 260215 block_no: 6417457 slot_leader_id: 5232876 size: 50425 time: 2021-10-25 22:01:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01f70109b8031423197d1725e58a6f00843667d648af4e9ca39e3d33b130ea7cBlock Operator
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