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 6357500 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 42388913 epoch_slot_no: 312113 block_no: 6357323 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 15882 time: 2021-10-11 12:26:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7b9149a53224b786089c291b765baa8fca738eea65a9fd7b13eb258659ff1aaBlock Operator
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