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 6399564 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 43255190 epoch_slot_no: 314390 block_no: 6399387 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 22943 time: 2021-10-21 13:04:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ff8f45b2d2b1e3afa879529607ae9accaa21273cb79c5c43e2b0a65c1caffd3Block Operator
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