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 6376064 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42773703 epoch_slot_no: 264903 block_no: 6375887 slot_leader_id: 5253100 size: 9878 time: 2021-10-15 23:19:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x706bd5d9ba1ec197d419f27bc95df0f4d2fd2a58bcb337cd1f3012bb02a96d3dBlock Operator
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