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 6359966 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 42440091 epoch_slot_no: 363291 block_no: 6359789 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 6917 time: 2021-10-12 02:39:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c1fa49b024dc87a25a4d5f2f9b380b8c14376667b0ec93c36bab5bfa85cef39Block Operator
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