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 6397430 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 43212431 epoch_slot_no: 271631 block_no: 6397253 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 3306 time: 2021-10-21 01:12:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x387a0dad5759ecbc199ff07bd4a8e50806743b8ea4dfc82661465f63f955e9ceBlock Operator
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