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 6354446 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 42327217 epoch_slot_no: 250417 block_no: 6354269 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 17458 time: 2021-10-10 19:18:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70005fc9859030491663c5c6aca9ae4bd9ead5d8ab4f71f4b31249f9e7cb8dc8Block Operator
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