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 6346508 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 42164222 epoch_slot_no: 87422 block_no: 6346331 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 62593 time: 2021-10-08 22:01:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x007f7d176e32e96bae98c376a30db914a27266957e535be5c4de07b0d7aaa0c5Block Operator
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