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 6388397 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 43024784 epoch_slot_no: 83984 block_no: 6388220 slot_leader_id: 5596479 size: 25596 time: 2021-10-18 21:04:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac3f6773bc2c74990511a89529ae3c8c470a16e4189a8db265020950737a1f2aBlock Operator
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