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 6344606 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 42123950 epoch_slot_no: 47150 block_no: 6344429 slot_leader_id: 6344606 size: 1456 time: 2021-10-08 10:50:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfba4a61f0b571221168b3772bad3df8c911c5443dbdeebaf920a8bb536dbc462Block Operator
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