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 6352402 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42283951 epoch_slot_no: 207151 block_no: 6352225 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 9620 time: 2021-10-10 07:17:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93c52a085958749e4027ebba578c80cd32eb33f2b69764b04727f77b90c600b1Block Operator
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