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 6396656 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 43197649 epoch_slot_no: 256849 block_no: 6396479 slot_leader_id: 5010262 size: 2870 time: 2021-10-20 21:05:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0d5f64c89a2595ce5e4adc8520dcf88fd8346831366b37c86dc35030a217b3bBlock Operator
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