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 6372199 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 42689684 epoch_slot_no: 180884 block_no: 6372022 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 23797 time: 2021-10-14 23:59:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f0c692f3179df6d4782dc099ccf4f380a00706d05753fd98884bfcac7e0ace6Block Operator
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