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 6370687 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 42659193 epoch_slot_no: 150393 block_no: 6370510 slot_leader_id: 5789589 size: 5225 time: 2021-10-14 15:31:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb68ac5cefae81a2cd170e244388b69c30c70572f7bcf5560b6c3693611c21bc0Block Operator
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