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 6345389 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 42140601 epoch_slot_no: 63801 block_no: 6345212 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 16780 time: 2021-10-08 15:28:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff0ccc289dae52d9028e250c1d62566001a83f34bf1f3003f2163edba137e89fBlock Operator
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