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 6347526 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42185410 epoch_slot_no: 108610 block_no: 6347349 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 7842 time: 2021-10-09 03:55:01 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5705ff526b8a9db4dd757d70fe54de20d77a86582c77d398f2ca171003f6cbaBlock Operator
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