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 6342242 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 42076111 epoch_slot_no: 431311 block_no: 6342065 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 7730 time: 2021-10-07 21:33:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34b2c0ff70b42cc11fda3392e21e4318e55074c6353f7844bbc51e2d76f3de4dBlock Operator
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