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 6379875 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42850100 epoch_slot_no: 341300 block_no: 6379698 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 6981 time: 2021-10-16 20:33:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3165a3a494472e38392fe606bf30bb084e3c027bf78eb858b52f537b8b86f0bdBlock Operator
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