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 6345716 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 42147204 epoch_slot_no: 70404 block_no: 6345539 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 6037 time: 2021-10-08 17:18:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x427317d05ddcbb4b8626c52ba79c8b8bd68227dac6eec2ad7ddff3846f324464Block Operator
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