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 6385197 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 42961502 epoch_slot_no: 20702 block_no: 6385020 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 8574 time: 2021-10-18 03:29:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x953a71e7e6b4b3d6fae8549a8ec04af6614fa48e96910bdfbf64f16a93f4b4bdBlock Operator
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