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 6370149 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 42648669 epoch_slot_no: 139869 block_no: 6369972 slot_leader_id: 5766067 size: 5061 time: 2021-10-14 12:36:00 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97f8aba8958c05f84d1a3a70a3d34769494ca097e891eef4041a97fee4978da3Block Operator
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