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 6357916 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 42397948 epoch_slot_no: 321148 block_no: 6357739 slot_leader_id: 6130895 size: 60853 time: 2021-10-11 14:57:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x364d157eb6571bb605feeca097b3ce408c6430460b42f96651e4660f23731d82Block Operator
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