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 6321016 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 41638785 epoch_slot_no: 425985 block_no: 6320839 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 40220 time: 2021-10-02 20:04:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dcee9fd1b94a58159a227be03b7a6bbf7b90e00b43e0e1b489c07e6deb7d48fBlock Operator
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