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 6394167 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 43144755 epoch_slot_no: 203955 block_no: 6393990 slot_leader_id: 4559948 size: 7065 time: 2021-10-20 06:24:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x922637e3eb65e992ff0b2cc6f55b8f05417c27fff403d7d99b3b7eb96186582aBlock Operator
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