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 6379254 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 42837702 epoch_slot_no: 328902 block_no: 6379077 slot_leader_id: 5046987 size: 38469 time: 2021-10-16 17:06:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x469562a205e571cb5ed2119e298c220224fd1f607912bf572ea71ba7dcbb273eBlock Operator
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