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 6368233 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 42609457 epoch_slot_no: 100657 block_no: 6368056 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 14289 time: 2021-10-14 01:42:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2a3369eefd148bd9a58f175d7a2f31084cfdc5598c17fead9c2fa38ab9b0d88Block Operator
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