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 6383361 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 42922603 epoch_slot_no: 413803 block_no: 6383184 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 690 time: 2021-10-17 16:41:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9310f87745374a11f2d73893dac0a6d8dbc0acb4aa6cb73b2c7851f12396b33Block Operator
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