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 6396639 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 43197288 epoch_slot_no: 256488 block_no: 6396462 slot_leader_id: 4982211 size: 11209 time: 2021-10-20 20:59:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61972b0997c6013fd373f7f7b28fb6748629dee983504617acf4176a952d6e87Block Operator
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