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 6386398 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 42985342 epoch_slot_no: 44542 block_no: 6386221 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 1272 time: 2021-10-18 10:07:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71198ad4424957b1fb452d49e81b3acc3043add403f35da5fff1626a9478d1faBlock Operator
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