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 6342595 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 42083341 epoch_slot_no: 6541 block_no: 6342418 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 16088 time: 2021-10-07 23:33:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bb5566f35d321515b7bbc6df0192a11419d793ab05faafb5114ec0b2c33deaeBlock Operator
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