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 6358863 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 42417657 epoch_slot_no: 340857 block_no: 6358686 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 62130 time: 2021-10-11 20:25:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefad9fb6789846e418e8cc366d24981737308bfd7fbeffe83ea4428c58aaac75Block Operator
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