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 6385158 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 42960618 epoch_slot_no: 19818 block_no: 6384981 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 916 time: 2021-10-18 03:15:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e5af03a5dd8b5c441214dd88c6e9fcaabf15b18271ef5b5a2b9ad9e7330854cBlock Operator
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