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 6378172 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 42816397 epoch_slot_no: 307597 block_no: 6377995 slot_leader_id: 4618920 size: 13416 time: 2021-10-16 11:11:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b498de3f3c2f7da60c4d140f894ed06974d31de09d1c36f7d8a385bfcabea82Block Operator
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