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 6357657 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 42392140 epoch_slot_no: 315340 block_no: 6357480 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 36789 time: 2021-10-11 13:20:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x212b244302b51bfc82217d3b362549f604f8f23935b4b026ba5c2c177c110485Block Operator
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