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 6374946 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 42750512 epoch_slot_no: 241712 block_no: 6374769 slot_leader_id: 6371382 size: 6527 time: 2021-10-15 16:53:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64f8ca4611aaec2a6a81aeb1f5209cfe23c54ff2f9479e24290935f1bd8b034fBlock Operator
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