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 6359343 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 42427255 epoch_slot_no: 350455 block_no: 6359166 slot_leader_id: 4558441 size: 15934 time: 2021-10-11 23:05:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2fde13ef3265d9868a9066e39951098705cc23056b392a9ffdd17a1cfec182cBlock Operator
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