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 6398564 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 43235003 epoch_slot_no: 294203 block_no: 6398387 slot_leader_id: 4702299 size: 1817 time: 2021-10-21 07:28:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf46c1dc12858791607f4b1160e8ba0db52d9e49f0da515c121fa68f8fb790252Block Operator
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