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 6360653 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42453778 epoch_slot_no: 376978 block_no: 6360476 slot_leader_id: 5776742 size: 7133 time: 2021-10-12 06:27:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6bf0c4f2c8bcfc855ad4e7d5c0543f3bc04fbd2573a3c3d6788bbb3774bfef6Block Operator
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