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 6345503 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 42142765 epoch_slot_no: 65965 block_no: 6345326 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 49365 time: 2021-10-08 16:04:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f4cde5f590e3445cd68f7cbf40b7e0cac5d56e1411a58bd25c1c35c658be36aBlock Operator
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