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 6344709 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 42126350 epoch_slot_no: 49550 block_no: 6344532 slot_leader_id: 6279407 size: 17097 time: 2021-10-08 11:30:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe940307139bbad9e066c6193f9b26a146f2f1bada4af18c4320ae23d70cac65fBlock Operator
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