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 6345109 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 42135012 epoch_slot_no: 58212 block_no: 6344932 slot_leader_id: 4583947 size: 21023 time: 2021-10-08 13:55:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66b713d254f9c6dca68bab8fef5fd19942510fb3a4f298d8dff0c898f55d589dBlock Operator
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