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 6381215 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 42876940 epoch_slot_no: 368140 block_no: 6381038 slot_leader_id: 4702299 size: 28122 time: 2021-10-17 04:00:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65a8a8594f5130a23ace395a9405b5fcaf78457683b14be3311a26dad8a1cdbeBlock Operator
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