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 6358228 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 42404510 epoch_slot_no: 327710 block_no: 6358051 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 6779 time: 2021-10-11 16:46:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39d55aee974a30d5a998d4ce27a222b10f0a3e45a65925799f6fb8d6464b2776Block Operator
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