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 6396916 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 43202659 epoch_slot_no: 261859 block_no: 6396739 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 21278 time: 2021-10-20 22:29:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x999b26a5d1430458b10c309bb012e21f53a270655fb1a69ef5583831381dd76fBlock Operator
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