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 6355686 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 42352242 epoch_slot_no: 275442 block_no: 6355509 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 8526 time: 2021-10-11 02:15:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf31f9bc33b0563c04566c9797e4f7b158b8856309cf5b546f3a31f3bb3a82e2fBlock Operator
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