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 6378618 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42824895 epoch_slot_no: 316095 block_no: 6378441 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 8670 time: 2021-10-16 13:33:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4160e6324598fad459956be3d7993b88cfd51d397817d9da43ed74212fee728Block Operator
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