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 6397103 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 43206009 epoch_slot_no: 265209 block_no: 6396926 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 7291 time: 2021-10-20 23:25:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5903bcb7b74e580a8bf0a81d2655d30cba8e47fd9f3f3ec0e10f57c823001ec1Block Operator
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