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 6396109 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 43186203 epoch_slot_no: 245403 block_no: 6395932 slot_leader_id: 6335106 size: 50841 time: 2021-10-20 17:54:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a5e6baa55e8d962a2465ec7659d6b167b412d18fa459de60407feb4948ed30Block Operator
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