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 6321771 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 41654320 epoch_slot_no: 9520 block_no: 6321594 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 64177 time: 2021-10-03 00:23:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfff687cda44588be20588ef8c83e1b8018fa7d1c1c58b2f84a7355a575f4c01bBlock Operator
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