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 6374538 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 42741229 epoch_slot_no: 232429 block_no: 6374361 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 9769 time: 2021-10-15 14:18:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaf1f9ef37e35fd68659402c32be593d3c02f286d6fde019111e4e4b16bea258Block Operator
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