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 6357640 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 85 slot_no: 42391689 epoch_slot_no: 314889 block_no: 6357463 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 28675 time: 2021-10-11 13:13:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x462e2ce42bd36463ad037725a2eceda82e1d902c4e6f53d1e09859d89a8faaefBlock Operator
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