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 6341196 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 42053963 epoch_slot_no: 409163 block_no: 6341019 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 38905 time: 2021-10-07 15:24:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3ab8b375f66c27606f9b15a55559d8149a78c9143979f875742b48e178434cfBlock Operator
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