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 6358446 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 42409493 epoch_slot_no: 332693 block_no: 6358269 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 14349 time: 2021-10-11 18:09:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3813d89ee918f2afee0f5ebcf210d0ad6c051a1cffc7bf53232aeab9a9aa061Block Operator
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