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 6384602 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 42949422 epoch_slot_no: 8622 block_no: 6384425 slot_leader_id: 4563470 size: 64054 time: 2021-10-18 00:08:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0241f3cd4da7231accbd7341c2887ff748b055d953115f4b2df70d879d1de0bBlock Operator
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