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 6378985 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 42832462 epoch_slot_no: 323662 block_no: 6378808 slot_leader_id: 6023685 size: 14572 time: 2021-10-16 15:39:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4e5380a6a3e565e3b8d751d56b6b8b08442e215f295e9c0c45447682033da1bBlock Operator
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