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 6342109 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 42073262 epoch_slot_no: 428462 block_no: 6341932 slot_leader_id: 5542395 size: 4585 time: 2021-10-07 20:45:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b3d6c10a754306f4dd694909722dc14e9cd62f06bbe7dc9538534f0f345a25dBlock Operator
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