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 6397981 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 43223058 epoch_slot_no: 282258 block_no: 6397804 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 5334 time: 2021-10-21 04:09:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa140e5317e08a3b3ab1a4e671fde1e7f3fcf912aa63eeea92479140adf2c0e76Block Operator
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