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 6349107 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 42216299 epoch_slot_no: 139499 block_no: 6348930 slot_leader_id: 5616726 size: 3593 time: 2021-10-09 12:29:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a5eddca690b80905b1bd7392191adc060867071731fd36a2ec3e5d9472ddffcBlock Operator
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