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 6393109 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 43120660 epoch_slot_no: 179860 block_no: 6392932 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 7140 time: 2021-10-19 23:42:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f64ff887e104ae19efcbafe8a4d11c1a8c2d97c739b92da8d668ecbb10dca88Block Operator
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