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 6368423 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 42613469 epoch_slot_no: 104669 block_no: 6368246 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 14176 time: 2021-10-14 02:49:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5859cdb5732924f95d78f9d681e15bde4a454656943b066cb0b6f06cec95343cBlock Operator
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