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 6362599 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 42492612 epoch_slot_no: 415812 block_no: 6362422 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 14094 time: 2021-10-12 17:15:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc97ed8365e3d959d3cc72c0639211d4b7451ba34139baa797ae3a6f377a4b5a1Block Operator
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