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 6418592 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43651368 epoch_slot_no: 278568 block_no: 6418415 slot_leader_id: 5427477 size: 19982 time: 2021-10-26 03:07:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0601dd998d1789332fc7935cb4d5ded94b1b7fb5e1576a3d7e10d219d4691d0dBlock Operator
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