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 6356321 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 42365684 epoch_slot_no: 288884 block_no: 6356144 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 10545 time: 2021-10-11 05:59:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f2b8db250dcce2ae044377499315bdfc4e154660c10561c5667fc2fe5455b9aBlock Operator
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