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 6374410 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42738312 epoch_slot_no: 229512 block_no: 6374233 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 8722 time: 2021-10-15 13:30:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35656286b0141f88acb5e31d74c9ddbb447f91ceac7d0229db3d1e374129db3dBlock Operator
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