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 6386344 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42984168 epoch_slot_no: 43368 block_no: 6386167 slot_leader_id: 5307096 size: 7365 time: 2021-10-18 09:47:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec2cdf198cd00e138c2499047bf85cb8a9e7270941aac9d7221274ff202198efBlock Operator
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