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 6396631 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 43197112 epoch_slot_no: 256312 block_no: 6396454 slot_leader_id: 4569152 size: 8400 time: 2021-10-20 20:56:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c0048483a9cd658fbbc3ae1e5fa6b8aae61e7c88435adcdb5882ed5299f9bb9Block Operator
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