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 6347679 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 42188419 epoch_slot_no: 111619 block_no: 6347502 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 22174 time: 2021-10-09 04:45:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e20dbb872e373115b3e4afc793a812b29cbfb318cd225b03c89308bd269893fBlock Operator
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