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 6371244 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 42670577 epoch_slot_no: 161777 block_no: 6371067 slot_leader_id: 6275484 size: 26827 time: 2021-10-14 18:41:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a209aacb232801b1af0084af9e532bd5b8959e5e7cbd5b43930502b704c73f0Block Operator
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