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 6397491 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 43213553 epoch_slot_no: 272753 block_no: 6397314 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 27806 time: 2021-10-21 01:30:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec58ae594cdb7a0f8e1dc8ce0150830388a28b0d8cb67e96a21a689df2b0deb8Block Operator
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