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 6357785 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 42395002 epoch_slot_no: 318202 block_no: 6357608 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 12719 time: 2021-10-11 14:08:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f634afe36a434a80e46dd45811f53be0155ced42e9397f2d2d5e7577bba0ab7Block Operator
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