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 6320120 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 41620402 epoch_slot_no: 407602 block_no: 6319943 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 7751 time: 2021-10-02 14:58:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x835682512338712f310123d4bf3cf494f895007364dafe84677bdf161957b00dBlock Operator
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