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 6372900 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 42705316 epoch_slot_no: 196516 block_no: 6372723 slot_leader_id: 4564514 size: 21783 time: 2021-10-15 04:20:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c1e26e1b7a7b16543bc71f2de957b758866da1638df44aa90a84f9c0357c25bBlock Operator
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