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 6374456 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 42739423 epoch_slot_no: 230623 block_no: 6374279 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 18006 time: 2021-10-15 13:48:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5584abe04ba4f88d09f7a2282a1ea9353e364af1b9e0739a89c64ab0dc257f12Block Operator
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