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 6394577 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 43153664 epoch_slot_no: 212864 block_no: 6394400 slot_leader_id: 5672547 size: 9301 time: 2021-10-20 08:52:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb3889d1960b7a2e52eb23bfa7b1173df482ecea75452d6600966a69428a8751Block Operator
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