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 6358340 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 42407328 epoch_slot_no: 330528 block_no: 6358163 slot_leader_id: 5732518 size: 57587 time: 2021-10-11 17:33:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd39c243747ea5e19476ad1530b34f3d580f2e893099cf5e81f108c538f6dd63aBlock Operator
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