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 6374234 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 42733929 epoch_slot_no: 225129 block_no: 6374057 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 26823 time: 2021-10-15 12:17:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73da7e0b7b30bd137f30fa7aff1d1acac8649b1f6bd2cb122e5b28fc757a5b0aBlock Operator
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