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 6387941 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 43015823 epoch_slot_no: 75023 block_no: 6387764 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 16547 time: 2021-10-18 18:35:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10f523270724fecc644e1daabd1df78b5609b9ca273743075280a6905d00ce69Block Operator
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