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 6365899 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 42562273 epoch_slot_no: 53473 block_no: 6365722 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 11165 time: 2021-10-13 12:36:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29557a9f8be277ee7e0089e02301fdea4b1205ee5dfdbc150605313e1bdbed03Block Operator
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