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 6388681 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 43031086 epoch_slot_no: 90286 block_no: 6388504 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 64166 time: 2021-10-18 22:49:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x112d74a2aefc9dc4438414260a9270f22dd1696720b51f9ddfc13b7d0a26bce1Block Operator
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