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 6398686 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 43237251 epoch_slot_no: 296451 block_no: 6398509 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 4475 time: 2021-10-21 08:05:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf80b77d653b0b0c362132bd16452785ce647e8720f288762526351f3078da4e7Block Operator
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