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 6371503 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 42675570 epoch_slot_no: 166770 block_no: 6371326 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 40167 time: 2021-10-14 20:04:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8501fbae4fdda7a040f50fe992a0e11d02990b1104a1198e613e89cc516d6f0aBlock Operator
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