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 6342762 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 42086445 epoch_slot_no: 9645 block_no: 6342585 slot_leader_id: 5433649 size: 11432 time: 2021-10-08 00:25:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1aa021857395f7b072cdac8bb063e25cf3db4d88d1af960a3d873560db85f2dBlock Operator
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