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 6384687 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 42951388 epoch_slot_no: 10588 block_no: 6384510 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 16070 time: 2021-10-18 00:41:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec2e7f83675db4091058d7227124926a9daa52032b7f2a689be516dba70d8d5bBlock Operator
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