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 6365807 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 42560520 epoch_slot_no: 51720 block_no: 6365630 slot_leader_id: 5980408 size: 32567 time: 2021-10-13 12:06:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09ddac29ec550d88c6ef639bd79a2d4e94274ebd280d5ae8496e76e3a6b96c6cBlock Operator
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