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 6353523 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 42308717 epoch_slot_no: 231917 block_no: 6353346 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 3337 time: 2021-10-10 14:10:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81b1c948099c3ab1a1d50e01c9c83fe31636b82d011543f177dbff3bb4c693a3Block Operator
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