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 6385446 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 42966056 epoch_slot_no: 25256 block_no: 6385269 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 16369 time: 2021-10-18 04:45:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c8931ebabe63ff6c82e651bcf90ea01fbecb0be348944f9d40ed2ef4052a2feBlock Operator
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