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 6398531 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 43234331 epoch_slot_no: 293531 block_no: 6398354 slot_leader_id: 5677590 size: 6847 time: 2021-10-21 07:17:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x170209fce68b79277f0c45abbd6352d6e7a9d640a3eaa48699eb3cda79f1fe24Block Operator
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