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 6357666 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 42392284 epoch_slot_no: 315484 block_no: 6357489 slot_leader_id: 5387039 size: 7215 time: 2021-10-11 13:22:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x932e2ee37efc0e731b6585f7736f7d53aa1d2efd6fbb00c9b2ad169c4d5df165Block Operator
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