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 6374463 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 42739673 epoch_slot_no: 230873 block_no: 6374286 slot_leader_id: 5221109 size: 26803 time: 2021-10-15 13:52:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2702002e6968cf864931f5724854070ba4b073851feb7ffd641e987c8d2a2265Block Operator
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