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 6321243 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 41643387 epoch_slot_no: 430587 block_no: 6321066 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 63320 time: 2021-10-02 21:21:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c88a3f630bef88e742ab1c8cf596bbfeef1a5a6d07c80ce2c2065be276ed306Block Operator
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