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 6387534 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 43007425 epoch_slot_no: 66625 block_no: 6387357 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 19654 time: 2021-10-18 16:15:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed65ff9dda2145357efa0608f4a190e61e6492a362d24b74ea0559f3e125a805Block Operator
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