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 6340734 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42044204 epoch_slot_no: 399404 block_no: 6340557 slot_leader_id: 5385987 size: 9773 time: 2021-10-07 12:41:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7efa2560060e940f0a2dcb2eb22769744525040e8fb6d4de7bc6ec2037e73b3bBlock Operator
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