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 6349303 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 42220186 epoch_slot_no: 143386 block_no: 6349126 slot_leader_id: 5018762 size: 20067 time: 2021-10-09 13:34:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3e6d54a5cedc4c5c7f26586d079ad20d98ab3c6eb1a7826c8aec6e61985234aBlock Operator
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