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 6344568 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 42123381 epoch_slot_no: 46581 block_no: 6344391 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 11374 time: 2021-10-08 10:41:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd660dbeecdb506d55663cd0f8c2048515ea9886ce41498622c0e17f428253ee5Block Operator
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