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 6386546 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42987777 epoch_slot_no: 46977 block_no: 6386369 slot_leader_id: 4564695 size: 4042 time: 2021-10-18 10:47:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae4997586b3998f8cbb461bc9cf61a0ebc940b79c3fb7289ab8a168d748a1eb8Block Operator
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