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 6370514 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 42655959 epoch_slot_no: 147159 block_no: 6370337 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 43688 time: 2021-10-14 14:37:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x368b7c8ec0a4fdf8944f513774c5defac94357ecce30b03db8eda3c0c1ce8a0aBlock Operator
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