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 6358685 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 42414216 epoch_slot_no: 337416 block_no: 6358508 slot_leader_id: 5487622 size: 27346 time: 2021-10-11 19:28:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86be8a80e2a0a886dbde9a0b6108ca8a8edc27af6d836e7c743362734c5ecc2aBlock Operator
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