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 6370493 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 42655442 epoch_slot_no: 146642 block_no: 6370316 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 22327 time: 2021-10-14 14:28:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa96afd821c0cdbb8c72f05c2496e766e0f0de358754d16e7f8de4e1de3dd80bBlock Operator
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