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 6370036 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42646254 epoch_slot_no: 137454 block_no: 6369859 slot_leader_id: 6354417 size: 13402 time: 2021-10-14 11:55:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80d9ac9aac9bf1792ccdcf665c7d09b91535f0b7008ef738062795f31ce67f3dBlock Operator
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