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 6396261 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 43189512 epoch_slot_no: 248712 block_no: 6396084 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 64130 time: 2021-10-20 18:50:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc0f571ff1e4cf00bd5a0219cb955bd5bd10a938ebd7b664438afcb50ca469e4Block Operator
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