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 6350351 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 42241401 epoch_slot_no: 164601 block_no: 6350174 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 22407 time: 2021-10-09 19:28:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eb798f249816d0792780663f8db9b3a1a3d8bc34dbb14e496aabea039d80d80Block Operator
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