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 6349973 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 42233813 epoch_slot_no: 157013 block_no: 6349796 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 33296 time: 2021-10-09 17:21:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf53034f123d5aefb11ec6cd81ea58251c354adc28dad0c9ec27e35146cebd039Block Operator
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