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 6355062 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 42339362 epoch_slot_no: 262562 block_no: 6354885 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 15379 time: 2021-10-10 22:40:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c1f53750a32d450709ccc18f86c0e32c497a634b1305c3e5ad4abc943d665b7Block Operator
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