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 6349908 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 42232398 epoch_slot_no: 155598 block_no: 6349731 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 19563 time: 2021-10-09 16:58:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67f45c2391e5f7a59a4f2a6f7a95b0f4bcc9cee1cd97cda73191bc1e3ea3745aBlock Operator
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