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 6342974 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 42090870 epoch_slot_no: 14070 block_no: 6342797 slot_leader_id: 4557019 size: 18840 time: 2021-10-08 01:39:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf67042889f29986b5f1603990e93772220f35b68f36eddced0fa9e5c2e15418aBlock Operator
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