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 6340603 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 42041718 epoch_slot_no: 396918 block_no: 6340426 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 14241 time: 2021-10-07 12:00:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d9684bf0a5d82cac2d56547d2ce8b1b60a4488425c8c776d430bdb8d3cb3868Block Operator
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