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 6375045 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 42752762 epoch_slot_no: 243962 block_no: 6374868 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 11944 time: 2021-10-15 17:30:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98203af71f3ebcc446c6f0c6dcde97e18edf9e5ce3224fd44485660b5e3eacebBlock Operator
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