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 6394091 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 43143054 epoch_slot_no: 202254 block_no: 6393914 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 3660 time: 2021-10-20 05:55:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb0364c8994af888ef40f731c2225a016d7f79038bec9ab02ffdfdc43e5e3ef2Block Operator
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