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 6397201 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43208005 epoch_slot_no: 267205 block_no: 6397024 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 8754 time: 2021-10-20 23:58:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4176ace73bc6a8fbd7de260800ab1a8ede0d489718261de14e8cc74fa3b2f87aBlock Operator
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