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 6388175 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 43020326 epoch_slot_no: 79526 block_no: 6387998 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 10457 time: 2021-10-18 19:50:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05ed9d439aa9d943844d259a43efab4569a75c8978aec81ac5aa7ae3afcfe580Block Operator
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