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 6397205 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 43208120 epoch_slot_no: 267320 block_no: 6397028 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 60160 time: 2021-10-21 00:00:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75656aa67b548b66afa6e6d966ffe49580a539583cba50869e143e74a03f6ff3Block Operator
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