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 6367776 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 42600264 epoch_slot_no: 91464 block_no: 6367599 slot_leader_id: 4568306 size: 12966 time: 2021-10-13 23:09:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a56bbef97834ee5f1da0b0244ef3b7b4d5ca849528a32547ea2cb6f5eab5840Block Operator
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