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 6342904 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 42089568 epoch_slot_no: 12768 block_no: 6342727 slot_leader_id: 6181151 size: 4781 time: 2021-10-08 01:17:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7bebec567cef315ee9adabb72af219250a7d733f1de376f999d6cbfe3e324baBlock Operator
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