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 6346304 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 42160066 epoch_slot_no: 83266 block_no: 6346127 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 7455 time: 2021-10-08 20:52:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4c4b35ae7062ee8218da0dad38c163e3b4f6381c6586ccb37b773fa65af9321Block Operator
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