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 6380786 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 42868251 epoch_slot_no: 359451 block_no: 6380609 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 2259 time: 2021-10-17 01:35:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9acd2fd4c485149d74e6ce194ed8f888be3148c31861b31224e529c70a12a8b4Block Operator
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