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 6345149 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 42135861 epoch_slot_no: 59061 block_no: 6344972 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 11515 time: 2021-10-08 14:09:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc853731e3344bf4807844560975c2b878dfbd3b21f0fe93117c544f563bb8a98Block Operator
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