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 6322298 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 41665242 epoch_slot_no: 20442 block_no: 6322121 slot_leader_id: 6133303 size: 6395 time: 2021-10-03 03:25:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae9372ab744deda062a095df07f5c384c27e4f8caca7310f35f43e7ab7f488e8Block Operator
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