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 6366743 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 42578507 epoch_slot_no: 69707 block_no: 6366566 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 8640 time: 2021-10-13 17:06:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49e3051959badcd53fc54017462ae0672e841131bd9b8b50fc02340884b8ce33Block Operator
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