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 6384264 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 42942180 epoch_slot_no: 1380 block_no: 6384087 slot_leader_id: 5307848 size: 24872 time: 2021-10-17 22:07:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41995b8dd55f9488764a3a563d71e65608683ba94a1448a08ca6836c3e271934Block Operator
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