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 6397441 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 43212578 epoch_slot_no: 271778 block_no: 6397264 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 10607 time: 2021-10-21 01:14:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6937e1a34c01e4e49c56ab197068f78265d54c733f14f9136eee6eb4aa0bd82Block Operator
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