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 6343527 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 42102537 epoch_slot_no: 25737 block_no: 6343350 slot_leader_id: 6089024 size: 16842 time: 2021-10-08 04:53:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x090e649f86e4ee0a46237857a21914e12e94bf082eb44779bfca60b4f60a14edBlock Operator
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