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 6371576 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 42676914 epoch_slot_no: 168114 block_no: 6371399 slot_leader_id: 4808698 size: 26087 time: 2021-10-14 20:26:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73ed8e5973ab82955021cbce8eac230e5cb50404cf21633897115c42a3488617Block Operator
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