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 6396574 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 43195846 epoch_slot_no: 255046 block_no: 6396397 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 14655 time: 2021-10-20 20:35:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09eb5b643c5503710dd889cea7a9c8b0ccff0e19e309c0e7f2355e26a90006adBlock Operator
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