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 6356163 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 42362357 epoch_slot_no: 285557 block_no: 6355986 slot_leader_id: 5677590 size: 2604 time: 2021-10-11 05:04:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c6630c9b68b54be43c34182b1dc17d2321c7046435a64f92e65a9e8a920cca5Block Operator
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