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 6362869 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 42498523 epoch_slot_no: 421723 block_no: 6362692 slot_leader_id: 4631411 size: 7944 time: 2021-10-12 18:53:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44db31805c4c5d46a97d66af5aad4f0fd2cd06a11d183391ef71145870286ee0Block Operator
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