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 6385554 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42968039 epoch_slot_no: 27239 block_no: 6385377 slot_leader_id: 5121282 size: 8080 time: 2021-10-18 05:18:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65cde8f8eeb8538d9f82182d56ee293d658161983b1e0bc388fcc7bb2f783ee6Block Operator
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