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 6343058 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 42092830 epoch_slot_no: 16030 block_no: 6342881 slot_leader_id: 5326030 size: 23825 time: 2021-10-08 02:12:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61f1230df992ac40ab705347e40b5742aea8ab220f4fb3f2fcd18572de11d188Block Operator
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