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 6342086 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 42072821 epoch_slot_no: 428021 block_no: 6341909 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 52170 time: 2021-10-07 20:38:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17551e6550acb0c5452fed501fc7c71e257a37dee853c9740f36b1de8baebabfBlock Operator
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