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 6371037 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 42666207 epoch_slot_no: 157407 block_no: 6370860 slot_leader_id: 4654222 size: 8110 time: 2021-10-14 17:28:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x467ce7a4f2d758fbb02b0f0d41eefb8ff60870d284ae60f4e785b8228fe775afBlock Operator
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