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 6353955 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 42317267 epoch_slot_no: 240467 block_no: 6353778 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 15948 time: 2021-10-10 16:32:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0fd4e84d5c84956463f634fda682cb43178b8496e4e068a8a47c90496ed4364Block Operator
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