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 6357041 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42380086 epoch_slot_no: 303286 block_no: 6356864 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 5121 time: 2021-10-11 09:59:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7db16d5225003ffb7285a9f9f71790be13ebd3bc1581f6a6f2128913b02b37a6Block Operator
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