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 6418355 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 43647383 epoch_slot_no: 274583 block_no: 6418178 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 18877 time: 2021-10-26 02:01:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33839b28a157da428c31dc997af671ec4467e8a01970a3d510c19cf01bc07c47Block Operator
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