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 6354175 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 42322189 epoch_slot_no: 245389 block_no: 6353998 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 1798 time: 2021-10-10 17:54:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77be3e469358bb4d88a2e14f129c41fdb3a5814a7c16004fe6a523f68a145152Block Operator
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