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 6418853 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 43656614 epoch_slot_no: 283814 block_no: 6418676 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 21146 time: 2021-10-26 04:35:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4d8f6cf8d5fe9a2749221dd809e22d91d895cb55f9824c8292bc837a2c70b35Block Operator
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