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 6398142 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 43226203 epoch_slot_no: 285403 block_no: 6397965 slot_leader_id: 5325861 size: 4885 time: 2021-10-21 05:01:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x017f2f2a08af32faf6737f31a1d14f9e06461cb89e4af2bab9caca6a1c1b1179Block Operator
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