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 6345012 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 42132817 epoch_slot_no: 56017 block_no: 6344835 slot_leader_id: 6269566 size: 9580 time: 2021-10-08 13:18:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fb866cd1793a11e182bd41acb66a24acb285c73b3a854c69b4e3bce79e9469aBlock Operator
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