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 6368241 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 42609595 epoch_slot_no: 100795 block_no: 6368064 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 20719 time: 2021-10-14 01:44:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cfe8c804f96ed060392f313592ec13a3cabd14d3e33686d45a228898131af7dBlock Operator
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