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 6350585 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 42245706 epoch_slot_no: 168906 block_no: 6350408 slot_leader_id: 4563288 size: 2486 time: 2021-10-09 20:39:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03efb1bf5da41ebe7d709a5bfd4c3cbb705c4856497f71e6526bb3a54cad7332Block Operator
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