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 6364557 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 42533468 epoch_slot_no: 24668 block_no: 6364380 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 13088 time: 2021-10-13 04:35:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77e507625230e24848e35570d1a5ea34d3642847adb6e06cc5ed4d490d03a6e5Block Operator
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