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 6360346 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 42447046 epoch_slot_no: 370246 block_no: 6360169 slot_leader_id: 4578321 size: 3205 time: 2021-10-12 04:35:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd11621bcdcfa6ef902803bb15da3c45529a557622f1629244466f8102b1a74baBlock Operator
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