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 6371855 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42682410 epoch_slot_no: 173610 block_no: 6371678 slot_leader_id: 6345577 size: 8524 time: 2021-10-14 21:58:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34baa02c9d38a85c7af3351f7428d0357161e82d3bd453aa77164fa348933891Block Operator
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