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 6350035 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 42235017 epoch_slot_no: 158217 block_no: 6349858 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 17659 time: 2021-10-09 17:41:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x373a315a3213cddc9698078ba9f1c1994df38cba338b7a079a6ad697d80f3cf3Block Operator
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