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 6396850 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 43201304 epoch_slot_no: 260504 block_no: 6396673 slot_leader_id: 6380515 size: 15314 time: 2021-10-20 22:06:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x533e18ead3debf5ae073ebaf3fc5a6467314deb86ad5d1733a0ce39bdb870630Block Operator
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