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 6366150 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 42567199 epoch_slot_no: 58399 block_no: 6365973 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 4949 time: 2021-10-13 13:58:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d3d88d6aeaab5c5c6c3f28b6882f4b95025b3df3cd6889f8ecb67ba0711954eBlock Operator
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