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 6396073 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 43185514 epoch_slot_no: 244714 block_no: 6395896 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 25597 time: 2021-10-20 17:43:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eee845cbe51fe306cf53deef697d4d53b28ff88d8bc33ccee0442121f3240eaBlock Operator
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