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 6393430 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 43127838 epoch_slot_no: 187038 block_no: 6393253 slot_leader_id: 5592408 size: 8188 time: 2021-10-20 01:42:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefe869e100d8acd2972dd58683a1ff244212c4f95c39cfa4cb507b62763b07e4Block Operator
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