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 6396249 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43189328 epoch_slot_no: 248528 block_no: 6396072 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 64335 time: 2021-10-20 18:46:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e506edbd23fd33b0b0f7b9b2b1d8769fa29600f5fffc7759526e0e5583ad9a8Block Operator
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