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 6347553 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 42185759 epoch_slot_no: 108959 block_no: 6347376 slot_leader_id: 5501863 size: 19408 time: 2021-10-09 04:00:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50e823be0fe47b14c09c268ed02a28e1a3fa1b69c28f383b0a6d215b8dbb75a1Block Operator
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