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 6342670 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 42084749 epoch_slot_no: 7949 block_no: 6342493 slot_leader_id: 5980774 size: 12470 time: 2021-10-07 23:57:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fb3c145fd720829f24cb9fdea83a649d2efe7be33cae29d4baa5f3af56abde7Block Operator
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