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 6340313 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42035710 epoch_slot_no: 390910 block_no: 6340136 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 5783 time: 2021-10-07 10:20:01 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc513912dc6449e1c0c2329148ee841006108d491e52119c27f3a8240b34a5a0Block Operator
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