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 6372080 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 42687292 epoch_slot_no: 178492 block_no: 6371903 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 45396 time: 2021-10-14 23:19:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f5ef08c52f1eb8f4730dd8a8bdcb6aeebce17e6f10c2bebb84cf9d3f9513d48Block Operator
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