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 6384593 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 42949193 epoch_slot_no: 8393 block_no: 6384416 slot_leader_id: 5878990 size: 56408 time: 2021-10-18 00:04:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc75c141bdb5e68d21efb35f63ebc6a3c56c29a82d21f135c8ecbe810294f5951Block Operator
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