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 6389192 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 43041791 epoch_slot_no: 100991 block_no: 6389015 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 7439 time: 2021-10-19 01:48:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa96d12b9b74902fbad9c410b14401bd1870ce17a423f4a3eb27d937b91d76abBlock Operator
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