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 6354251 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 42323604 epoch_slot_no: 246804 block_no: 6354074 slot_leader_id: 5672547 size: 12012 time: 2021-10-10 18:18:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ce2e3d08cd15a16236ada9603910bf1515b819811d339e057b42b4c9a76089fBlock Operator
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