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 6354250 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 42323587 epoch_slot_no: 246787 block_no: 6354073 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 31241 time: 2021-10-10 18:17:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebe511fcf876ea4bd5a5e61d5496e22a32360f64341c7415f5bd0ac00b9d99e8Block Operator
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