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 6396634 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 43197192 epoch_slot_no: 256392 block_no: 6396457 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 54289 time: 2021-10-20 20:58:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3000af542548400087cb9abfc89c8bbe9effa09dc79f7ba2a904ca92b5a31a27Block Operator
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