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 6376874 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 42790955 epoch_slot_no: 282155 block_no: 6376697 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 20400 time: 2021-10-16 04:07:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x150ac6036400523107c7f7a678ee57a4ae9caf23eff907f173073ce9a501d8e5Block Operator
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