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 6320029 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 41618323 epoch_slot_no: 405523 block_no: 6319852 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 23483 time: 2021-10-02 14:23:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaed66b7541d02c8829d7a01d133cfca10c4002462bdd4649f30b469ea5a138c5Block Operator
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