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 6368642 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 42617838 epoch_slot_no: 109038 block_no: 6368465 slot_leader_id: 6336788 size: 8163 time: 2021-10-14 04:02:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28976efe31b1cf5a32c7065fbe598319fc12eafece74906b65c0470c71ddf31fBlock Operator
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