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 6361148 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 42463271 epoch_slot_no: 386471 block_no: 6360971 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 21414 time: 2021-10-12 09:06:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x183f4115a7b7e6449fca8d19ae8fa631bc23c5b3b1ee476ba78e999a40901a72Block Operator
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