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 6399243 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43248502 epoch_slot_no: 307702 block_no: 6399066 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 7178 time: 2021-10-21 11:13:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c90b611e7b5b52b6e36b54254b02d223e21e5449658e2fddef2a1899faacb8bBlock Operator
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