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 6367706 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 42598701 epoch_slot_no: 89901 block_no: 6367529 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 19746 time: 2021-10-13 22:43:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60270c69ff5c926a5921593b2b49d0ec41c602220e5a9e8f6c804a8dcf79bef3Block Operator
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