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 6346050 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 42154833 epoch_slot_no: 78033 block_no: 6345873 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 11517 time: 2021-10-08 19:25:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x722908a6b0be0f9daf39fc58c2d7aa6130c2e60bc42caf3bf3e05b090305e6d5Block Operator
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