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 6397562 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 43215109 epoch_slot_no: 274309 block_no: 6397385 slot_leader_id: 5266164 size: 14682 time: 2021-10-21 01:56:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x353e730a03db96c33e1c8252c1bd7af3e69cb1cd04600d09252c6142fb14de38Block Operator
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