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 6347436 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 42183420 epoch_slot_no: 106620 block_no: 6347259 slot_leader_id: 5605429 size: 17345 time: 2021-10-09 03:21:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b59e33378995d3b4b4a18529f84cf05de32c7e347d618825a4f05bc5a6dec98Block Operator
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