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 6321884 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 41656298 epoch_slot_no: 11498 block_no: 6321707 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 62561 time: 2021-10-03 00:56:29 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd07b68776e3af5d99bc008f644e229598728f0601ac1c4018af7cc004d4f81acBlock Operator
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