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 6390415 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 43067232 epoch_slot_no: 126432 block_no: 6390238 slot_leader_id: 5968039 size: 3927 time: 2021-10-19 08:52:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0a2e98cf6cecc14ecd33d314b6bc38084e3c4f07ae91033f465540222c9789dBlock Operator
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