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 6382447 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 42903167 epoch_slot_no: 394367 block_no: 6382270 slot_leader_id: 5616274 size: 9182 time: 2021-10-17 11:17:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf78f511704586ed4a16b2afb34558ad786ccee895a1fdad35b96bf441a738d1dBlock Operator
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