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 6374162 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 42732403 epoch_slot_no: 223603 block_no: 6373985 slot_leader_id: 5322044 size: 10700 time: 2021-10-15 11:51:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32693eb1c460576c305483127ac03be7593d8afa36a38280c8b0e2680771c13bBlock Operator
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