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 6345169 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 42136210 epoch_slot_no: 59410 block_no: 6344992 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 4141 time: 2021-10-08 14:15:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45789bf18a18cd6fa4e74275fb7bb65caec5bdf4d923c5ac76a9112c136a6fd4Block Operator
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