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 6384842 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 42954241 epoch_slot_no: 13441 block_no: 6384665 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 19864 time: 2021-10-18 01:28:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51f7d34117f17df3b1ce4844d5b97d95d889ca1bd0d9b2ec707fe27c4b469e3fBlock Operator
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