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 6399340 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 43250709 epoch_slot_no: 309909 block_no: 6399163 slot_leader_id: 5980774 size: 7642 time: 2021-10-21 11:50:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b9e6b691dbc36ab27309b9a420ef0d986176596754dfa9f193baeba84360b05Block Operator
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