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 6397296 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 43209682 epoch_slot_no: 268882 block_no: 6397119 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 13818 time: 2021-10-21 00:26:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31d2a3f03d58f0f9ab281a0880a9e8009f8d302665729ddb32ee93bcd8761102Block Operator
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