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 6403319 Details
Epoch: 297 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 43331261 epoch_slot_no: 390461 block_no: 6403142 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 31451 time: 2021-10-22 10:12:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c15167a6640573e65a363adae938246e1e62470c480e4f47362b6211c3a44c5Block Operator
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