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 6342131 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 42073584 epoch_slot_no: 428784 block_no: 6341954 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 14891 time: 2021-10-07 20:51:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x543d48aece88dd42a2269a4dae64ca9f285b068ae2521712935b48a19c111c00Block Operator
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