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 6385551 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 42967990 epoch_slot_no: 27190 block_no: 6385374 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 20268 time: 2021-10-18 05:18:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa60a501b34f30fa9e778aee1867551a1730d2fa9f6a4c297ac9f27012d8c7c50Block Operator
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