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 6398127 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 43225946 epoch_slot_no: 285146 block_no: 6397950 slot_leader_id: 5824272 size: 14659 time: 2021-10-21 04:57:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00311e4680cd581c0ba9994dc77bebb44b831e412ed57764a6219969ed14c976Block Operator
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