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 6399561 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 43255080 epoch_slot_no: 314280 block_no: 6399384 slot_leader_id: 6107026 size: 4960 time: 2021-10-21 13:02:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6af8c255595ed2b1e95d5741cb84a06603fdb9225a5e27e409b53665d242b17Block Operator
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