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 6345698 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 42146661 epoch_slot_no: 69861 block_no: 6345521 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 19285 time: 2021-10-08 17:09:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7bfc2ae87e3071d38e8638ad6294fcfc097696cd3cfab2158031945d9818151Block Operator
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