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 6342342 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 42078219 epoch_slot_no: 1419 block_no: 6342165 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 36596 time: 2021-10-07 22:08:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x386267df6be58859afc233bfa029201901fda24830751a11d25946a9449b6271Block Operator
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