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 6370071 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 42647041 epoch_slot_no: 138241 block_no: 6369894 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 11456 time: 2021-10-14 12:08:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf62507223919f7bf5de39b8780a8c1ce9129e075ad7a38c0a404117c9b0a24afBlock Operator
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