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 6362661 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 42493800 epoch_slot_no: 417000 block_no: 6362484 slot_leader_id: 5790612 size: 21547 time: 2021-10-12 17:34:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f65daed9097c8ae0ba4d2a5fb82c3c5308aea4267654cb13370ca3822f029aeBlock Operator
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