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 6345021 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 42132940 epoch_slot_no: 56140 block_no: 6344844 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 4964 time: 2021-10-08 13:20:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf664944dc9a008ae76ec565b0acef98e93d9d536a98b7e22fd3c10db8b4573f2Block Operator
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