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 6374596 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 42742754 epoch_slot_no: 233954 block_no: 6374419 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 49072 time: 2021-10-15 14:44:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dd56e9614d99f87ea7c5ac252994e97a3ef2e7b2b9b84845d356605953447c6Block Operator
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