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 6396221 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 43188677 epoch_slot_no: 247877 block_no: 6396044 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 64092 time: 2021-10-20 18:36:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4394ace7393e9a8b946488155c677d2961e11c7301103a17651c83908661131aBlock Operator
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