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 6362064 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 42481306 epoch_slot_no: 404506 block_no: 6361887 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 62814 time: 2021-10-12 14:06:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89bd4525aa65f5222a24d9393e3ad6e9055be99f1e3b3ce115ac8c16007c8738Block Operator
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