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 6352578 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 42287642 epoch_slot_no: 210842 block_no: 6352401 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 7803 time: 2021-10-10 08:18:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11810bb86ab43104f5ba71cba3e49c3c2947f1cd2c696a7e8a1a073a2dc0a8e2Block Operator
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