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 6351886 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 42273320 epoch_slot_no: 196520 block_no: 6351709 slot_leader_id: 5721125 size: 23682 time: 2021-10-10 04:20:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x278e259a2a29031734fe2a4a472c3ec65babcb9a53c8989cce975b6c05745b64Block Operator
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