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 6340972 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42049317 epoch_slot_no: 404517 block_no: 6340795 slot_leader_id: 5659787 size: 4567 time: 2021-10-07 14:06:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf5cecb84ee7cc413dd49be43cddcf0b7bbd402c78d7ba3c28c782d1b80e93c3Block Operator
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