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 6358829 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 42416935 epoch_slot_no: 340135 block_no: 6358652 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 24046 time: 2021-10-11 20:13:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06f47361ce236cae238542289cb1286b489637ea585c67282b8a6f05104643aaBlock Operator
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