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 6374446 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42739128 epoch_slot_no: 230328 block_no: 6374269 slot_leader_id: 6215315 size: 15692 time: 2021-10-15 13:43:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8998cf94bcdcecb0f50f053ed51dd7cf4e0dfda3663cbfd6909b1a21b23808faBlock Operator
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