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 6377809 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 42808810 epoch_slot_no: 300010 block_no: 6377632 slot_leader_id: 4733154 size: 2933 time: 2021-10-16 09:05:01 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8d4d774c196200299c45a2b71067162ac7d12d9929795b342af5f4cd9fd9f0eBlock Operator
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