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 6383557 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 42926479 epoch_slot_no: 417679 block_no: 6383380 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 6577 time: 2021-10-17 17:46:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d099cdc3a61a89388fa5b91c1b52d6ef873b34901d889a16dfeebd7b6c9cabeBlock Operator
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