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 6397571 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 43215282 epoch_slot_no: 274482 block_no: 6397394 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 11474 time: 2021-10-21 01:59:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf503877e2c8c492c062c99697abf9b76a5d3ba6820ee1d12d93b9cdf0cbcea02Block Operator
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