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 6372568 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 42697822 epoch_slot_no: 189022 block_no: 6372391 slot_leader_id: 4597776 size: 37813 time: 2021-10-15 02:15:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbe314c98ab05960606f51717f5e23ddbf6c2ae7367cdaee43f96b0134d26cdaBlock Operator
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