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 6321957 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 41657869 epoch_slot_no: 13069 block_no: 6321780 slot_leader_id: 5894770 size: 39722 time: 2021-10-03 01:22:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8480ab81d849deb3806c52550f70b8d6eb6daec5cfc56b5260e4a8784d1792f7Block Operator
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