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 6371251 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 42670738 epoch_slot_no: 161938 block_no: 6371074 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 3672 time: 2021-10-14 18:43:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96efb53f516e46c0c48d111c5b01ae51b6ac25ef4166b81102188e877f62e81eBlock Operator
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