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 6353454 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 42307260 epoch_slot_no: 230460 block_no: 6353277 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 11571 time: 2021-10-10 13:45:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd20801d5ca7d52bb69111464dbd8b914b5d7dd62864c1eff60f4ac55280a97eeBlock Operator
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