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 6388272 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 43022124 epoch_slot_no: 81324 block_no: 6388095 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 2902 time: 2021-10-18 20:20:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7f9816c9b69860676140ad52d260dac26932bd49da4316056f3daaa913ceb64Block Operator
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