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 6372266 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 42691235 epoch_slot_no: 182435 block_no: 6372089 slot_leader_id: 5252300 size: 14356 time: 2021-10-15 00:25:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeedcaf3630e5e556defbcfcf1107b4363a66d990ef1b887ab9135aaf69a9ed58Block Operator
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