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 6369315 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42631735 epoch_slot_no: 122935 block_no: 6369138 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 6426 time: 2021-10-14 07:53:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c6eb815277d1cfc53e3e5508ec2e85ce90475c3b217a859ea76ce270a69852fBlock Operator
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