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 6322286 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 41664989 epoch_slot_no: 20189 block_no: 6322109 slot_leader_id: 6277672 size: 14899 time: 2021-10-03 03:21:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3d6a1c1a2d4410a02bdd27dd8022ef5f0ab23f04e12680d9793d63f5cf63982Block Operator
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