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 6399675 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 43257439 epoch_slot_no: 316639 block_no: 6399498 slot_leader_id: 4565648 size: 1703 time: 2021-10-21 13:42:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb62dd1628d78f617e5d04e3a116087f9984cf3612d9e44749cd33e921a44e04Block Operator
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