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 6381443 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 42881779 epoch_slot_no: 372979 block_no: 6381266 slot_leader_id: 4583091 size: 13831 time: 2021-10-17 05:21:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaf5b75cbbe4d55c65b55e94048842f6785959c1fa2f84b4e5095c512a9402ddBlock Operator
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