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 6359622 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 42432962 epoch_slot_no: 356162 block_no: 6359445 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 58822 time: 2021-10-12 00:40:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5f3a95b2ca700fff7220b0692468de816a33ce1ec57ce0bd01acfd4fa5173ffBlock Operator
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