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 6375911 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 42771314 epoch_slot_no: 262514 block_no: 6375734 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 20642 time: 2021-10-15 22:40:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cf8675acd5488fca923de03f9013a98066cacfa81851d4df617c327b8236a68Block Operator
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