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 6345702 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 82 slot_no: 42146856 epoch_slot_no: 70056 block_no: 6345525 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 57577 time: 2021-10-08 17:12:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69580d686aca8641fec4dc2410c9246a67e90c3a87831d407377331e6fd2ae77Block Operator
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