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 6357813 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 42395532 epoch_slot_no: 318732 block_no: 6357636 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 18958 time: 2021-10-11 14:17:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb513efdb2d50ca993f6259f68703aaf72943738f9d5b1664508465e6f0a3ae51Block Operator
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