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 6359455 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 42429627 epoch_slot_no: 352827 block_no: 6359278 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 18626 time: 2021-10-11 23:45:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3211b5e9e2f5dc8518e59013f284eed9bc8ae87854780d392929c9da7a12f518Block Operator
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