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 6388553 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 43028334 epoch_slot_no: 87534 block_no: 6388376 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 4093 time: 2021-10-18 22:03:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3af439cfd2751ea844354d96aac78c28561029241628f17e7829af688e24445aBlock Operator
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