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 6370725 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 42659919 epoch_slot_no: 151119 block_no: 6370548 slot_leader_id: 6336788 size: 28292 time: 2021-10-14 15:43:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43b861af3780314864b9d3270ec7b88ec65bf66a4cf2c087924eaff9c63be22aBlock Operator
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