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 6342878 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 42089010 epoch_slot_no: 12210 block_no: 6342701 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 14160 time: 2021-10-08 01:08:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26312e6a779c60a070372a07612da13453d9637d55398ee4aa4dfa1c1af48d94Block Operator
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