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 6418488 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 43649854 epoch_slot_no: 277054 block_no: 6418311 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 37100 time: 2021-10-26 02:42:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c79eac136c301870a4c7ae3543e00f36f071a334a06118d27e1caf268fb0fd6Block Operator
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