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 6374877 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 42749024 epoch_slot_no: 240224 block_no: 6374700 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 13537 time: 2021-10-15 16:28:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc337ba203b59b3ef8a9d9e0ad8e20594a8e179519b99f2842798c0ddb8f2e6e8Block Operator
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