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 6367784 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 42600453 epoch_slot_no: 91653 block_no: 6367607 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 29213 time: 2021-10-13 23:12:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1012c99444c4dd8403603edfe463b50634e17f2be050ce6cfbfab668b87dddbeBlock Operator
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