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 6383425 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 42923753 epoch_slot_no: 414953 block_no: 6383248 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 20435 time: 2021-10-17 17:00:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41722c5d0f57938cb79f486ba573b4bdc9a2531177643af937419e0a827b7320Block Operator
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