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 6378196 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 42816936 epoch_slot_no: 308136 block_no: 6378019 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 24743 time: 2021-10-16 11:20:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7b8447ccef78ed0c5e4b06b48157909a04d64dea3026d479ba2e85929a64bf8Block Operator
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