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 6357951 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 42398964 epoch_slot_no: 322164 block_no: 6357774 slot_leader_id: 5616726 size: 17461 time: 2021-10-11 15:14:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d1d5d50c487c5e2dc2524a4896d3de9ea3fcffd818a89d2c860e7a68788bc28Block Operator
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