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 6378870 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 42830105 epoch_slot_no: 321305 block_no: 6378693 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 8077 time: 2021-10-16 14:59:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6073f1e1e5242719eeaf86c5ace7f2e61b91503aad3c6d349d094f32eb42f59bBlock Operator
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