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 6370118 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 42648178 epoch_slot_no: 139378 block_no: 6369941 slot_leader_id: 6218790 size: 19920 time: 2021-10-14 12:27:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7a3e3b0800cefc5d370b4898979f88b70a05de33f8462b131be95551ba73318Block Operator
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