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 6370973 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 42664941 epoch_slot_no: 156141 block_no: 6370796 slot_leader_id: 4583545 size: 30025 time: 2021-10-14 17:07:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcfd6a5f64b268bc7b6de323858a6fb98f790dd16c462ceb7d91539eb763b5b8Block Operator
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