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 6358017 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 42400431 epoch_slot_no: 323631 block_no: 6357840 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 35833 time: 2021-10-11 15:38:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x805451eecb854f82a915d0fcbc32d28b56df9b0ce339ad97c233e76877fcd2a7Block Operator
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