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 6340784 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42045487 epoch_slot_no: 400687 block_no: 6340607 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 8293 time: 2021-10-07 13:02:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd5180d984196c62ddf45f0661d6959273ab460395ee0c49ec054119b13304a1Block Operator
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