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 6388784 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 43033235 epoch_slot_no: 92435 block_no: 6388607 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 11175 time: 2021-10-18 23:25:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x633d2523ca8cf34e2a5013a4517dcf808cc36e40417a7befb9a33c5f86c36b58Block Operator
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