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 6374492 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 42740271 epoch_slot_no: 231471 block_no: 6374315 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 28303 time: 2021-10-15 14:02:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39d669b7e64246a1ad3bfdc6e7b2669e87f8f8f91e6d7a5270748ad9bb32120cBlock Operator
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