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 6394125 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 43143814 epoch_slot_no: 203014 block_no: 6393948 slot_leader_id: 5430728 size: 669 time: 2021-10-20 06:08:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdec790a031502d87d00e5fff4d82157911ecaa7cfd5b27d21f6aece4784bd733Block Operator
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