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 6378098 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 42814698 epoch_slot_no: 305898 block_no: 6377921 slot_leader_id: 6092217 size: 41993 time: 2021-10-16 10:43:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22bbe94850e89361f1d2eac118ba787e6f1fb235c2359f168fa5c6514080b276Block Operator
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