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 6357693 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 42393045 epoch_slot_no: 316245 block_no: 6357516 slot_leader_id: 6129995 size: 12265 time: 2021-10-11 13:35:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7414007aa498c8654ab12969ae72d536f5283563be1b62c8a48c562ae4156ab3Block Operator
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