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 6369757 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 42640623 epoch_slot_no: 131823 block_no: 6369580 slot_leader_id: 6014494 size: 15040 time: 2021-10-14 10:21:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x466be233638172955664a58c5bd6ee63fd7df2fb0ca1cbe9445183a7e088fdc1Block Operator
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