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 6352841 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 42293702 epoch_slot_no: 216902 block_no: 6352664 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 1243 time: 2021-10-10 09:59:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27914d99c50113077481e7a536dafb8ea20ee22f9e69d0203bc9d160f5a38b69Block Operator
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