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 6342365 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 42078810 epoch_slot_no: 2010 block_no: 6342188 slot_leader_id: 5605429 size: 17163 time: 2021-10-07 22:18:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9f1296cd82b4ea1632107c1ed1d33b5df0d14ba1140f9c8e424591f7ac04985Block Operator
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