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 6344906 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 42130768 epoch_slot_no: 53968 block_no: 6344729 slot_leader_id: 5987582 size: 5122 time: 2021-10-08 12:44:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc468bdcabd569cdbd8fd75b1dcd2f2a4ae4224f04c4e738b6849b14b519be6eBlock Operator
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