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 6396802 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 43200495 epoch_slot_no: 259695 block_no: 6396625 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 5140 time: 2021-10-20 21:53:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc0de8f77ea77dd1a95c14f0327820b31a5c57bd1ebcd7f0d9b46647973b6788Block Operator
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