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 6341349 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 42057524 epoch_slot_no: 412724 block_no: 6341172 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 1582 time: 2021-10-07 16:23:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa168efa9246e9964576c4faf4cf1f06f51c613d57c31de7a0bc99fb834ad89f9Block Operator
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