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 6362008 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42479916 epoch_slot_no: 403116 block_no: 6361831 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 12831 time: 2021-10-12 13:43:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b21141e6a6f11bba7854d3b338a683d6c2b915d5f7a8d68e5411182bd22eb8bBlock Operator
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