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 6373418 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 42715857 epoch_slot_no: 207057 block_no: 6373241 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 10509 time: 2021-10-15 07:15:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac0df42829d5ca15512c7957e36490b66d53e740534a3f73a85e8eac575418faBlock Operator
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