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 6340538 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 42040190 epoch_slot_no: 395390 block_no: 6340361 slot_leader_id: 5014127 size: 5077 time: 2021-10-07 11:34:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd1a85b27bca99909068640fa936e18b33446fa6b62e04f3c69a7bc8c7cb081fBlock Operator
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