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 6371285 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 42671342 epoch_slot_no: 162542 block_no: 6371108 slot_leader_id: 5990666 size: 21421 time: 2021-10-14 18:53:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8afc30dd2e252485243fb13c802cf6e0498a0a967027b2152d57262f94ae77eeBlock Operator
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