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 6360351 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 42447187 epoch_slot_no: 370387 block_no: 6360174 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 1476 time: 2021-10-12 04:37:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0153d1374ca5065d338ebb258c37da6b932d8d41d6f5a5ba22c19a3bf625f24Block Operator
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