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 6397519 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 43214200 epoch_slot_no: 273400 block_no: 6397342 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 15680 time: 2021-10-21 01:41:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0d850e9a6011463bd0069f04db52a4106389bc0512fd1489eca31ee33741c7eBlock Operator
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