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 6342388 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 42079287 epoch_slot_no: 2487 block_no: 6342211 slot_leader_id: 5973294 size: 6246 time: 2021-10-07 22:26:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x692ca8427fe5a6360d7947188c01a3095df9577270b973512dfafc17f01a45a7Block Operator
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