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 6371461 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 42674741 epoch_slot_no: 165941 block_no: 6371284 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 46420 time: 2021-10-14 19:50:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26f659e222ef47c3737172e18f85cda79ef5db65a723a899ce6e018c991ba19cBlock Operator
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