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 6387281 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 43002414 epoch_slot_no: 61614 block_no: 6387104 slot_leader_id: 5194479 size: 47452 time: 2021-10-18 14:51:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa36c0b852fb8f20a9da7923db31ec4aceffe5caeb6971b5e78e7da6df3326561Block Operator
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