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 6396268 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 43189711 epoch_slot_no: 248911 block_no: 6396091 slot_leader_id: 4565000 size: 64007 time: 2021-10-20 18:53:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d935f52f03869ee84cecda4d4d72ab73a38aa30eef6bd4f359371f3930fd569Block Operator
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