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 6349844 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 42230958 epoch_slot_no: 154158 block_no: 6349667 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 6372 time: 2021-10-09 16:34:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4b1d6aa8597a4f14454656123dfa92849b0d8f0d17d0607e7dd8d1695d16412Block Operator
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