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 6390187 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 43062384 epoch_slot_no: 121584 block_no: 6390010 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 51083 time: 2021-10-19 07:31:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x010d7a3333c041a392ee3010a41df9f3e80618f67d2b4c0f84a4c211b098c717Block Operator
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