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 6373350 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 42714493 epoch_slot_no: 205693 block_no: 6373173 slot_leader_id: 5856680 size: 5399 time: 2021-10-15 06:53:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1a87515672a7479e8ebe07f5de0af337fd69ac88e8993d6354afdcddadb4bddBlock Operator
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