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 6349683 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 42227734 epoch_slot_no: 150934 block_no: 6349506 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 7423 time: 2021-10-09 15:40:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x779ac490600fcab92ffbcf0154b63d966dbedddebdc3fc0253b420f12bd84b59Block Operator
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