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 6396170 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 43187489 epoch_slot_no: 246689 block_no: 6395993 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 63777 time: 2021-10-20 18:16:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7afab6d1ee869d2f39a4a905aa7d53a429e2fe9ba6a70065d0b163b835e765ccBlock Operator
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