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 6367732 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 42599364 epoch_slot_no: 90564 block_no: 6367555 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 59803 time: 2021-10-13 22:54:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7026af3bd3ba68fc6352b6652623c924484ec0743b7549a1b90207dcb38e0a01Block Operator
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