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 6389978 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 43058351 epoch_slot_no: 117551 block_no: 6389801 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 4902 time: 2021-10-19 06:24:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x012d384e6c53303b7558d7139ab96f08ab6081f202a6de29aedf6cdc5327c8f0Block Operator
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