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 6418236 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 43644952 epoch_slot_no: 272152 block_no: 6418059 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 6037 time: 2021-10-26 01:20:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a0a8a629d8bf351385b6d2f94e73e6eef25fed1b2ec3b15a17e7238a6e466a2Block Operator
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