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 6342702 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 42085254 epoch_slot_no: 8454 block_no: 6342525 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 2355 time: 2021-10-08 00:05:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55160d57138aecbf5ea008dc532d2bd185eb6a4a88f9c850d3d2bb57f4f14497Block Operator
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