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 6357111 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 42381565 epoch_slot_no: 304765 block_no: 6356934 slot_leader_id: 5694850 size: 1772 time: 2021-10-11 10:24:16 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95408a08af926611e30c2c2a9e0ba42d2dc0425ff9fa3332d0880863dd440028Block Operator
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