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 6380328 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 42859100 epoch_slot_no: 350300 block_no: 6380151 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 10344 time: 2021-10-16 23:03:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d391d56062d544157c28842ae662cd6aabbbb9ef1a4cf62546e7dcc26098ea0Block Operator
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