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 6367742 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 42599597 epoch_slot_no: 90797 block_no: 6367565 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 48031 time: 2021-10-13 22:58:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dae959f37bab0dc1a5c4ab7bc9136152f26c3b362ecac9f5b2638a9428f30e4Block Operator
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