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 6320877 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 41635830 epoch_slot_no: 423030 block_no: 6320700 slot_leader_id: 5279773 size: 29412 time: 2021-10-02 19:15:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cdc64cb2cf6a42aec468b65f869f72b8a654a9fb9a340ed0430a87b88f45b63Block Operator
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