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 6389770 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 43053868 epoch_slot_no: 113068 block_no: 6389593 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 27562 time: 2021-10-19 05:09:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee4751e53e7defc8657cb56d4a323a41aecaed484b5741fb2172f5da8e713878Block Operator
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