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 6340836 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 42046642 epoch_slot_no: 401842 block_no: 6340659 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 14250 time: 2021-10-07 13:22:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe088187e14042670bad48f15af21bbae1e7061fa5b7c8a522faa35a5bfadfae3Block Operator
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