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 6378759 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 42827774 epoch_slot_no: 318974 block_no: 6378582 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 12558 time: 2021-10-16 14:21:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca6029fc70b836e71efd09d8286b4643f7f5a03c7ba0ccd31e29b28dd5054873Block Operator
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