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 6394782 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 43157680 epoch_slot_no: 216880 block_no: 6394605 slot_leader_id: 5801404 size: 7098 time: 2021-10-20 09:59:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d832e4ae97e2945cee0aa937c0a3a3a94ac05818de4b024726a5c1f5f0e0bf5Block Operator
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