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 6349424 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 42222476 epoch_slot_no: 145676 block_no: 6349247 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 63262 time: 2021-10-09 14:12:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86dc4ae8956289866cb411010b1913edada3e49d026a69b9fd73b2cb2d78ce3bBlock Operator
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