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 6399087 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 43245198 epoch_slot_no: 304398 block_no: 6398910 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 8813 time: 2021-10-21 10:18:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7dc00e129c44a34bdeb3c05a0f1c1ada22c33e794bd0d72d25b587d73d3d9a9Block Operator
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