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 6345703 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 42146862 epoch_slot_no: 70062 block_no: 6345526 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 3545 time: 2021-10-08 17:12:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f018e16c57666851c0b0524d350f04369c81a51edd9582fbd7fa626ec4c61fdBlock Operator
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