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 6372117 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 42688066 epoch_slot_no: 179266 block_no: 6371940 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 17358 time: 2021-10-14 23:32:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cfc2a8eb8ab80350bd5cb465d12437d8fbacf40c2406a5f3634dccf94474415Block Operator
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