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 6322376 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 41666538 epoch_slot_no: 21738 block_no: 6322199 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 63249 time: 2021-10-03 03:47:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x493bea785d2e8da0d341bd3f1761da30c75bc1e11b11795cf245ed27b77dbc14Block Operator
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