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 6387680 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 43010259 epoch_slot_no: 69459 block_no: 6387503 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 12102 time: 2021-10-18 17:02:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x913f0d24b40120184b9928c2edd05069d10bc6fa143a42827a8e679af03c08a6Block Operator
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