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 6390980 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 43078059 epoch_slot_no: 137259 block_no: 6390803 slot_leader_id: 4626196 size: 20176 time: 2021-10-19 11:52:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2d0396d3e67bfce443f6e6f2d6862b5a3e151bde7133fcd521482a4d18c6e6aBlock Operator
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