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 6377778 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 42808152 epoch_slot_no: 299352 block_no: 6377601 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 980 time: 2021-10-16 08:54:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa57551410c856e1a2d472317f2e80a9cc99347cb37cf475c353474ba4bd7cb39Block Operator
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