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 6340485 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 42039365 epoch_slot_no: 394565 block_no: 6340308 slot_leader_id: 4564695 size: 1495 time: 2021-10-07 11:20:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf57268b811562f375196346eb0bf3ac030f71fc807a1c70a59b17d2725afd4c1Block Operator
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