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 6340469 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 42038997 epoch_slot_no: 394197 block_no: 6340292 slot_leader_id: 6298193 size: 18901 time: 2021-10-07 11:14:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f409b519c2d4e75886a0db98dc24f930e022e72769794d639e4687a712c9475Block Operator
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