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 6386578 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 42988459 epoch_slot_no: 47659 block_no: 6386401 slot_leader_id: 5596479 size: 4647 time: 2021-10-18 10:59:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97b08395b9cbadd126c0fc1f60fdaec60287db832627a3b86a971831970c88caBlock Operator
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