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 6356656 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 42372331 epoch_slot_no: 295531 block_no: 6356479 slot_leader_id: 4578363 size: 22210 time: 2021-10-11 07:50:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66f80fcbd202dc60263ba18f7fed18f0e79c2e5aef4671542a18cfb19484b06fBlock Operator
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