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 6370169 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 42648996 epoch_slot_no: 140196 block_no: 6369992 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 2526 time: 2021-10-14 12:41:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85dad7c22c74eb3a30a9b6b1cd51aa17468c108f04f1b2e84245c5d05e19a6f3Block Operator
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