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 6389569 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 43049446 epoch_slot_no: 108646 block_no: 6389392 slot_leader_id: 5493217 size: 15712 time: 2021-10-19 03:55:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa82883d89c688ca7e4c2af6182d2aa430e1470b41380651817cfddd1e4e061dcBlock Operator
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