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 6371642 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 42678216 epoch_slot_no: 169416 block_no: 6371465 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 5130 time: 2021-10-14 20:48:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2520ef11722aced6f4588dec7134fd7118db5fdaee79a0acdfb6c69e70ad20c4Block Operator
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