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 6396688 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 43198336 epoch_slot_no: 257536 block_no: 6396511 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 33484 time: 2021-10-20 21:17:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec1f1a63dded312d5f4f96c03c501525954b1d1bdd12bccd340fa01002d79988Block Operator
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