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 6358811 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 42416470 epoch_slot_no: 339670 block_no: 6358634 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 38423 time: 2021-10-11 20:06:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2640164da903bc1a40428138399c09c9049001eb81a2b754ccb7be3326046602Block Operator
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