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 6387782 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 43012547 epoch_slot_no: 71747 block_no: 6387605 slot_leader_id: 5861727 size: 6006 time: 2021-10-18 17:40:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x159b96f571b5fc59328b027a5c5199e5af754bbdc6c323d9cfb5b53d9557b6e5Block Operator
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