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 6377683 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 42806218 epoch_slot_no: 297418 block_no: 6377506 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 8744 time: 2021-10-16 08:21:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53315fb79ddeac1b95accd9359a1a11bcd44852881d40e2bb3bb75db70cc07d6Block Operator
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