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 6320052 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 41619021 epoch_slot_no: 406221 block_no: 6319875 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 9601 time: 2021-10-02 14:35:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4932029b9fb57b328b606b874a66bfc2ae669ed389d2e097dd7f72dc2a0c5b17Block Operator
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