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 6419090 Details
Epoch: 298 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43661478 epoch_slot_no: 288678 block_no: 6418913 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 8019 time: 2021-10-26 05:56:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d3a64d4026a3858e2cd7bdec1ab9ff198959b32c0f339aa6f4c5d06e28ab6a1Block Operator
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