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 6346262 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 42159398 epoch_slot_no: 82598 block_no: 6346085 slot_leader_id: 6346262 size: 34338 time: 2021-10-08 20:41:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1022a1519d1a3f02d3fde7e3c518db545abf94a23542a681a12736eaa527d84Block Operator
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