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 6342780 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 42086770 epoch_slot_no: 9970 block_no: 6342603 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 23012 time: 2021-10-08 00:31:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e7043f28962b97635fffa4cef9ef5713b24af8517ca0de2d8ef3feb5084a9c8Block Operator
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