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 6397588 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 43215533 epoch_slot_no: 274733 block_no: 6397411 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 3399 time: 2021-10-21 02:03:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf35580ea00d234a1f106500afc1749dffec3c3270b12789564ae431852a23a59Block Operator
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