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 6381070 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 42873992 epoch_slot_no: 365192 block_no: 6380893 slot_leader_id: 4558052 size: 6339 time: 2021-10-17 03:11:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cea84e79877d73eb55c9d91adbf329450d56d7d6f4c5f056ffbe1d53d9b6873Block Operator
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