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 6397029 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 43204492 epoch_slot_no: 263692 block_no: 6396852 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 10709 time: 2021-10-20 22:59:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f11a5ba54c174675e4272d4f4c8d8558f0e94630163f2082d21f79dbbcae8ceBlock Operator
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