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 6418395 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 43648049 epoch_slot_no: 275249 block_no: 6418218 slot_leader_id: 4618920 size: 11267 time: 2021-10-26 02:12:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca01ae616ed5e7d9ffccbf7aea4cffead7c744feda1901b6616c346d4d77eb1eBlock Operator
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