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 6357029 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 42379938 epoch_slot_no: 303138 block_no: 6356852 slot_leader_id: 4557019 size: 13841 time: 2021-10-11 09:57:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf725f25ab1970a33f44d36708f292ac07753093b88a5553e35d1222bb97520eBlock Operator
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