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 6417814 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 43636963 epoch_slot_no: 264163 block_no: 6417637 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 17083 time: 2021-10-25 23:07:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8e346138f3e6ad3fbeea2cc9dc3bb45f536166992133bcba49beddd6a86792dBlock Operator
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