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 6396278 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 43189971 epoch_slot_no: 249171 block_no: 6396101 slot_leader_id: 5449570 size: 63117 time: 2021-10-20 18:57:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46f42076bff335f8f26a6bf93e9bf4db2156c0685fb7080ac53d90288a5cfc21Block Operator
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