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 6345276 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 42138198 epoch_slot_no: 61398 block_no: 6345099 slot_leader_id: 6345276 size: 57747 time: 2021-10-08 14:48:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10135bbd4278d947148ec618a79d5b090c393a826155f9aa197f41469b6e35cfBlock Operator
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