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 6371272 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 42671026 epoch_slot_no: 162226 block_no: 6371095 slot_leader_id: 5361874 size: 1394 time: 2021-10-14 18:48:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6597e5dd4b83892404824cff7cc449002b3ed55244bfb148372c3983bd8f5da2Block Operator
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