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 6371149 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 42668675 epoch_slot_no: 159875 block_no: 6370972 slot_leader_id: 5493569 size: 19962 time: 2021-10-14 18:09:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x487907330b069c0e5ebd8450fb6ce30afb9208dc60d56cc7599c5372ed94d285Block Operator
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