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 6364404 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 42530490 epoch_slot_no: 21690 block_no: 6364227 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 31582 time: 2021-10-13 03:46:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0adf72be9bd04c667acece64d3b9abab1797b8dbc2ff64ce8e81320429436c33Block Operator
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