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 6344720 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 42126597 epoch_slot_no: 49797 block_no: 6344543 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 8164 time: 2021-10-08 11:34:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10858bf2886a97c99a593408cfe97bd5206a928602afdb7f967af9065e59ad2eBlock Operator
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