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 6357701 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42393175 epoch_slot_no: 316375 block_no: 6357524 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 4602 time: 2021-10-11 13:37:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d48f4e84b6658c040ba521e8bad379eea8f3fef9d3ec6229f773b98c0a83644Block Operator
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