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 6342158 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 42074335 epoch_slot_no: 429535 block_no: 6341981 slot_leader_id: 5053834 size: 7565 time: 2021-10-07 21:03:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fe3d4e3d5da24331a9410f0b295d594acbda2c3c9dad918eb3cc7fb10c34cecBlock Operator
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