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 6396150 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 43187146 epoch_slot_no: 246346 block_no: 6395973 slot_leader_id: 6129995 size: 61080 time: 2021-10-20 18:10:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb13bd90b389fe60194b052a66a3160cdd600ea1806679ae6a71c16d884c9ee30Block Operator
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