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 6380231 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 42856814 epoch_slot_no: 348014 block_no: 6380054 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 10892 time: 2021-10-16 22:25:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04362304ae0ed1f38be10da14c08ab0f03311dd5135d85c29443f5b5d258892dBlock Operator
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