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 6396834 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 43201097 epoch_slot_no: 260297 block_no: 6396657 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 16359 time: 2021-10-20 22:03:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5065437e15566bf7827b81487ee5dd3da70d3f757492a2a289c1284d3f882a0fBlock Operator
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