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 6378482 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 42822131 epoch_slot_no: 313331 block_no: 6378305 slot_leader_id: 6092217 size: 5756 time: 2021-10-16 12:47:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c70afc81ac0327b2b003c8240404420b85c75390652c3809cd8d5e64b1ee37fBlock Operator
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