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 6392830 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 43114980 epoch_slot_no: 174180 block_no: 6392653 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 27828 time: 2021-10-19 22:07:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30a427117a5b9687b03bf9baa0b51fc315498b9ed79bf1b5fa335e04626ab49eBlock Operator
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