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 6350370 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 42241792 epoch_slot_no: 164992 block_no: 6350193 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 30948 time: 2021-10-09 19:34:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc16b7d00b6025fa049ce6dac6ef615e0062671614307494829e4b3d7f99a1a74Block Operator
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