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 6389573 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43049531 epoch_slot_no: 108731 block_no: 6389396 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 14954 time: 2021-10-19 03:57:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x443afe60b13529b66314027d59b78713a43b3829d4360aef54d6f7786c61aaedBlock Operator
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