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 6358362 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 42407903 epoch_slot_no: 331103 block_no: 6358185 slot_leader_id: 4861365 size: 19459 time: 2021-10-11 17:43:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33ca33cde31397f4c3c0d8cd7e1c78e96035f69c490a3344750040410908aefaBlock Operator
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