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 6417894 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 43638423 epoch_slot_no: 265623 block_no: 6417717 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 9845 time: 2021-10-25 23:31:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8631fa6df820859af9b9e87d983f55a0183f8390c660a6efd717a8a51794357aBlock Operator
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