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 6342522 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 42082092 epoch_slot_no: 5292 block_no: 6342345 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 38269 time: 2021-10-07 23:13:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f692910b3492d30cf4d6b734fb368eb05e09a9dbe666fcdc3e16fa87657810eBlock Operator
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