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 6387170 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 43000087 epoch_slot_no: 59287 block_no: 6386993 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 41143 time: 2021-10-18 14:12:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf708606ef280d5f7166e7260b99fce49d857a8f04e88dac6618570b3d3c5531Block Operator
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