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 6383106 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 42917336 epoch_slot_no: 408536 block_no: 6382929 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 7754 time: 2021-10-17 15:13:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47f84337692aa77c975cbeb71473441c4b22dc3872d6bfbd3d7db37ce38ca7f4Block Operator
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