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 6340881 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42047633 epoch_slot_no: 402833 block_no: 6340704 slot_leader_id: 6206343 size: 6155 time: 2021-10-07 13:38:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb769bdd5ec2f6d1e2bf97ae927746701b03701e85c805cdbee662e875f6a5e51Block Operator
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