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 6360317 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42446503 epoch_slot_no: 369703 block_no: 6360140 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 5589 time: 2021-10-12 04:26:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3671ed23699be4406d0ba6f7e29af0fbe19e5acb41aceb2e66667fe7e8300caBlock Operator
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