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 6359431 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42428937 epoch_slot_no: 352137 block_no: 6359254 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 55955 time: 2021-10-11 23:33:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ecd3a7ea38f1e119b844cc7e013a1988fdd685e9f0cd063d2aac41d524644cBlock Operator
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