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 6342699 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 42085229 epoch_slot_no: 8429 block_no: 6342522 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 50098 time: 2021-10-08 00:05:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x096cf496f9c54312fa4aec08bb2e03d7d72de4c92f7ba42d2f9bab7480095d99Block Operator
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