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 6322739 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 41673688 epoch_slot_no: 28888 block_no: 6322562 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 41229 time: 2021-10-03 05:46:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x435a6c7ef22bbd33d7b48a74cc4c8b1d807c5cc9a95ba2fd97a68024709552c8Block Operator
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