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 6320687 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 41631911 epoch_slot_no: 419111 block_no: 6320510 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 39062 time: 2021-10-02 18:10:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cf47b00738ea31988d9a84fcdba38fb2c5bec5843b4d309223b283b388ebc68Block Operator
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