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 6372132 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 42688274 epoch_slot_no: 179474 block_no: 6371955 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 25451 time: 2021-10-14 23:36:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59917c2e233c8d765fb179a4572e2d6a077a48f132b88958b39103d0d2476d36Block Operator
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