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 6357660 Details
Epoch: 295Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 42392203
epoch_slot_no: 315403
block_no: 6357483
slot_leader_id: 5388822
size: 8337
time: 2021-10-11 13:21:34
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2d5267b9227cc52f8cb6101a4ec7e8e93d38b40a9afed60ae605e8b793a28e69
Block Operator
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