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 6382314 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42900383 epoch_slot_no: 391583 block_no: 6382137 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 5480 time: 2021-10-17 10:31:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e263934eceecb09a0deb31f42f3fe7f717db53eaffadbc0fb2a6fb02547ec00Block Operator
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