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 6340148 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 42032348 epoch_slot_no: 387548 block_no: 6339971 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 18691 time: 2021-10-07 09:23:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x656f47ea6508e1e98c8e6b1533642effa9ee64bf44e3221f352c7c269ac42308Block Operator
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