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 6396603 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 43196624 epoch_slot_no: 255824 block_no: 6396426 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 1922 time: 2021-10-20 20:48:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb440a0ebc09454637cfd263172bf8eff3384c4ccaa68dcb214d00cf3f32fbcaBlock Operator
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