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 6365478 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 42552912 epoch_slot_no: 44112 block_no: 6365301 slot_leader_id: 4635737 size: 24751 time: 2021-10-13 10:00:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9408199e85a0e14801a261e7a2bb02934fd6bb48165b8bb18bd4558c07e4b676Block Operator
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