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 6402397 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 43313431 epoch_slot_no: 372631 block_no: 6402220 slot_leader_id: 5847399 size: 8262 time: 2021-10-22 05:15:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba4e36de6c1c9b7555c075418f2ffe1b407558c42f98824836534986a086ec93Block Operator
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