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 6398321 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 43229627 epoch_slot_no: 288827 block_no: 6398144 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 19690 time: 2021-10-21 05:58:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x270905806c55400bc87dd9e1abcdb18fd3f847902792c3cc1594c0e4d0f1e99cBlock Operator
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