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 6380460 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 42861838 epoch_slot_no: 353038 block_no: 6380283 slot_leader_id: 5191271 size: 7975 time: 2021-10-16 23:48:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6170070e0594512b6e9e09fe50c0dc445bab878fe2ef161c2248ff27aaf15acaBlock Operator
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