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 6395451 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43172451 epoch_slot_no: 231651 block_no: 6395274 slot_leader_id: 5771063 size: 9989 time: 2021-10-20 14:05:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5244b3d19b6942d0e6e04469148377770a1179c4f2b030290fc43c59e71ff8ccBlock Operator
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