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 6395167 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 43166215 epoch_slot_no: 225415 block_no: 6394990 slot_leader_id: 5928678 size: 13672 time: 2021-10-20 12:21:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18a59cbafb59e8d5992e90f785210239b356efa4294870ba2ae81596e05682dfBlock Operator
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