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 6379623 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 42844997 epoch_slot_no: 336197 block_no: 6379446 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 13451 time: 2021-10-16 19:08:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8996b1b7bcc099d98e80610961911f92543941e13b2ca9d2f9594de79ac2fc13Block Operator
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