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 6368425 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 42613495 epoch_slot_no: 104695 block_no: 6368248 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 6521 time: 2021-10-14 02:49:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32dbf0dbb1ee7b54dc744958ca080f9dcd9dcc67e460ea70243425b430722b25Block Operator
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