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 6374863 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 42748813 epoch_slot_no: 240013 block_no: 6374686 slot_leader_id: 5999285 size: 17603 time: 2021-10-15 16:25:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bc1a06a98fb6f33ac1be38b43b792678ca259a77eed9ca98a8833a064af94a3Block Operator
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