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 6361926 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 42478188 epoch_slot_no: 401388 block_no: 6361749 slot_leader_id: 6345577 size: 9534 time: 2021-10-12 13:14:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72de161f6b4ed5097b156a879560745f9f7fda751f1cebd2bcfa1a0731e62f28Block Operator
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