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 6375263 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42757717 epoch_slot_no: 248917 block_no: 6375086 slot_leader_id: 5690611 size: 11391 time: 2021-10-15 18:53:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x132e573699b00dd822824421f3f072493af8f1f5e7542e2a0c94025eb042415dBlock Operator
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