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 6391144 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 43081353 epoch_slot_no: 140553 block_no: 6390967 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 4559 time: 2021-10-19 12:47:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x512e3442e0a76b0866efc757ed489e7be1c72ba96ad3a1c074ab3d9cbe46c7d8Block Operator
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