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 6395329 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43169624 epoch_slot_no: 228824 block_no: 6395152 slot_leader_id: 5430728 size: 10272 time: 2021-10-20 13:18:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4970f2abf3f79d243d960e8d48b2c87d91ef0ae9f662fba83acb73d557f7e73Block Operator
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