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 6396808 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 43200627 epoch_slot_no: 259827 block_no: 6396631 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 13064 time: 2021-10-20 21:55:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x999f50b1806a4c35819e841b0bb821f5780c96d2f9e89da2cef3a651b1b0ce0aBlock Operator
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