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 6365689 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 42557719 epoch_slot_no: 48919 block_no: 6365512 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 25449 time: 2021-10-13 11:20:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1107748cd7fdadbd63bb74bae2c84a2a86c9879b6b15b3074a1380c4b5bcf3caBlock Operator
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