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 6378548 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 42823407 epoch_slot_no: 314607 block_no: 6378371 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 19862 time: 2021-10-16 13:08:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0487fd5a358cf729a71346dcc2bef1dc4e74c46899bc04adeae4f24fd1f90bc9Block Operator
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