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 6340208 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 42033348 epoch_slot_no: 388548 block_no: 6340031 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 1288 time: 2021-10-07 09:40:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd14dbf0eb80408194d47da3eb6c2afe349fc95792c47549e3bad52b68b51af8Block Operator
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