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 6356926 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 42377549 epoch_slot_no: 300749 block_no: 6356749 slot_leader_id: 5667735 size: 26962 time: 2021-10-11 09:17:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd173e1496803f1ebd8a97b089308034b471dd2d4cfb9d1c28b5c1ddd5a5bdce7Block Operator
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