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 6320445 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 41626998 epoch_slot_no: 414198 block_no: 6320268 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 18374 time: 2021-10-02 16:48:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87daa43eaeacbbc9b23c30913aa0a913e2cbfe2e68048503f0300de8bbb946d7Block Operator
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