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 6375375 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 42760280 epoch_slot_no: 251480 block_no: 6375198 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 20810 time: 2021-10-15 19:36:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93ea17e18e5740dd12f3fc843dbf943077159af77ba676b07dffe7ea5f4a781fBlock Operator
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