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 6384560 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 42948323 epoch_slot_no: 7523 block_no: 6384383 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 25292 time: 2021-10-17 23:50:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fa398e8fd1f3c0ee06b9c5953f400bff74ff958ccb5a702fb593d977bf5517aBlock Operator
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