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 6396604 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 43196627 epoch_slot_no: 255827 block_no: 6396427 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 9122 time: 2021-10-20 20:48:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20502b3265f24a3f3d57f2af59b1ab52fdc9b444d66e12f4894631ab3838fc51Block Operator
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