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 6373594 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 42719581 epoch_slot_no: 210781 block_no: 6373417 slot_leader_id: 5694850 size: 6338 time: 2021-10-15 08:17:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f398159a25430ad14a3e5e620bf731b4ac887c206362636b838d19cfd9c0ffeBlock Operator
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