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 6341667 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 42063972 epoch_slot_no: 419172 block_no: 6341490 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 13456 time: 2021-10-07 18:11:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcebc54c52444d387d2040ec61efcc8f11437d0840ae039e17ac7c5425844d123Block Operator
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