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 6343952 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 42111114 epoch_slot_no: 34314 block_no: 6343775 slot_leader_id: 5456493 size: 4876 time: 2021-10-08 07:16:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc17628f288e94b1d5010b583896c08578469a0d254d65dfca2231689603366dBlock Operator
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