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 6399668 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 43257237 epoch_slot_no: 316437 block_no: 6399491 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 20099 time: 2021-10-21 13:38:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c9123b7ee8b2b4e026fc02baf4de3ad255abee2558e05a7b1d0d2c0de88878fBlock Operator
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