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 6362318 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 42486241 epoch_slot_no: 409441 block_no: 6362141 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 27014 time: 2021-10-12 15:28:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80c393116bbbf26a85914d035d3e468d3ff02776fdeaec3ca4e2b6244d02202cBlock Operator
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