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 6374742 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 42746242 epoch_slot_no: 237442 block_no: 6374565 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 13319 time: 2021-10-15 15:42:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd55cb466a1ee16b0e512e7af990c2024648f254bd106b2de71d0628f6c4636c3Block Operator
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