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 6351497 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 42265116 epoch_slot_no: 188316 block_no: 6351320 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 7789 time: 2021-10-10 02:03:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b6daae8a9b03cca398df2f0b157544a26fe6a51a247af08e7be12a4c0ae222aBlock Operator
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