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 6344271 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 42117505 epoch_slot_no: 40705 block_no: 6344094 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 663 time: 2021-10-08 09:03:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d66c193cf99475042d85b37fe75744e7b9d059503d9cff455b97cccfd6e3321Block Operator
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