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 6386742 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 42991328 epoch_slot_no: 50528 block_no: 6386565 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 8651 time: 2021-10-18 11:46:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb39ce6799295ab3bc3b4cd1dfb0423f76ebf09c706fc2773a0397211e4440414Block Operator
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