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 6340828 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 42046420 epoch_slot_no: 401620 block_no: 6340651 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 10291 time: 2021-10-07 13:18:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x956bf767484f7b99e38b0b2ed5198ce2a04e084fc4ddfab29ef4cd111eb930baBlock Operator
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