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 6366138 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42567019 epoch_slot_no: 58219 block_no: 6365961 slot_leader_id: 5280868 size: 6566 time: 2021-10-13 13:55:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc40df7fd0bdf39f9291a57545f0a4634e5ddc026a7422c056adf4d2fb231271dBlock Operator
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