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 6356831 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 42375909 epoch_slot_no: 299109 block_no: 6356654 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 16747 time: 2021-10-11 08:50:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfeaec346261c3da7bf6de281d26aa2e2161754a60a3f10e6785b06a73d2c608eBlock Operator
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