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 6350718 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 42248178 epoch_slot_no: 171378 block_no: 6350541 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 16380 time: 2021-10-09 21:21:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x874fcb261a8ba0a72c6c64859d04bfe881e2604a4413a003c5c537b9964c8f4cBlock Operator
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