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 6374378 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 42737630 epoch_slot_no: 228830 block_no: 6374201 slot_leader_id: 4780313 size: 21555 time: 2021-10-15 13:18:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3cdd31d1240f6f31a74f53f22209bc51bc95ce55920e4a544532d5ad559e8d3Block Operator
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