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 6392489 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 43108145 epoch_slot_no: 167345 block_no: 6392312 slot_leader_id: 5619225 size: 27677 time: 2021-10-19 20:13:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfeee6825fab75fc9ec20f4135bfc04570b1602308890f8218cfbdccc548f2339Block Operator
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