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 6344601 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 42123878 epoch_slot_no: 47078 block_no: 6344424 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 10297 time: 2021-10-08 10:49:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf25f2264cc312492d1a9739a6d77c5e1bec55046e23c5a688bb046f6964577d0Block Operator
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