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 6396189 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 43187871 epoch_slot_no: 247071 block_no: 6396012 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 64017 time: 2021-10-20 18:22:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd58e486b6c2b170724811457e33345abd22c9e19161d9fa3f62b40c7ad2a5563Block Operator
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