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 6321712 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 41653038 epoch_slot_no: 8238 block_no: 6321535 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 51727 time: 2021-10-03 00:02:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x453ffcaa20625cb63b92fd11bbe2662652302a15e19b04760aaab9133b4e38edBlock Operator
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