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 6341258 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 42055384 epoch_slot_no: 410584 block_no: 6341081 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 19510 time: 2021-10-07 15:47:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x405008b2d7a9c3a8c7982ac04519be6b12aa8d1030da2a2bcabfb576986fd4b2Block Operator
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