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 6364884 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 42540345 epoch_slot_no: 31545 block_no: 6364707 slot_leader_id: 5557318 size: 54012 time: 2021-10-13 06:30:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c6f4784b0d34d55d12e0f6e2aa24fff3845813d12efb82cf174101203128715Block Operator
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