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 6348271 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 42199930 epoch_slot_no: 123130 block_no: 6348094 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 8434 time: 2021-10-09 07:57:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d23cf6a9303978424cb372c22b855da8c8fd5332d08289647a3d28f7d77466dBlock Operator
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