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 6342668 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 42084694 epoch_slot_no: 7894 block_no: 6342491 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 23101 time: 2021-10-07 23:56:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x223f1c858cb32575ba70de8c25887b67c6240ebef3e9dfc8dec36d9c91e21a64Block Operator
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