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 6348888 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 42212030 epoch_slot_no: 135230 block_no: 6348711 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 36362 time: 2021-10-09 11:18:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe25190366f49cffe17b3dd381fd96f2f78b77cd5e54c93b35027616708079aa3Block Operator
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