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 6380192 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 42856312 epoch_slot_no: 347512 block_no: 6380015 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 15355 time: 2021-10-16 22:16:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9590a177a76462644d63d03778f1e7e897fe373508124e49f5cd4f6d97826730Block Operator
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