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 6396651 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 43197520 epoch_slot_no: 256720 block_no: 6396474 slot_leader_id: 6105275 size: 12317 time: 2021-10-20 21:03:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d048b5700f03ea8c09183730bdda57d2e268b05f78a1dc4699ef9ac46af6f8eBlock Operator
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