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 6384316 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 42943298 epoch_slot_no: 2498 block_no: 6384139 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 2247 time: 2021-10-17 22:26:29 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f0db394c34433e9e53ecd267337381c9aff5a685c7aa81e32382ffa2dcae31dBlock Operator
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