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 6359639 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 42433247 epoch_slot_no: 356447 block_no: 6359462 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 17585 time: 2021-10-12 00:45:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53f73c46d917432adf7e4b0d33c54599ab78f8ac317da8f40472c8bc52e30cbaBlock Operator
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