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 6390159 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 43061747 epoch_slot_no: 120947 block_no: 6389982 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 8907 time: 2021-10-19 07:20:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc138f7989351ea389c8f385980e52cad07cf1a60a22034ed1ea1a43f507b694fBlock Operator
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