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 6348456 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 42203741 epoch_slot_no: 126941 block_no: 6348279 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 16395 time: 2021-10-09 09:00:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fc470633fea3d4f5b96b243bff485924ad8998a272928a4dc4a5a9935ab3e6eBlock Operator
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