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 6373853 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 42725325 epoch_slot_no: 216525 block_no: 6373676 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 9785 time: 2021-10-15 09:53:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8184a0f7feebbfe2187f542bb515de5f61d3838e51efc972f55ccb3c0a73d031Block Operator
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