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 6372598 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 42698588 epoch_slot_no: 189788 block_no: 6372421 slot_leader_id: 5531472 size: 25880 time: 2021-10-15 02:27:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf754914e8edcd000a09203c5bed1b46be9caa4ba566d78b2bc80d8ead9fa839fBlock Operator
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