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 6397847 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 43220226 epoch_slot_no: 279426 block_no: 6397670 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 5684 time: 2021-10-21 03:21:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2c987193eb187a3601ca78310f73de56d6d078e16ad6b851ff1b4cac545a1dbBlock Operator
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