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 6322908 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 41676939 epoch_slot_no: 32139 block_no: 6322731 slot_leader_id: 5502154 size: 6109 time: 2021-10-03 06:40:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0be7f8aa0927765aa5385d90da814f1bc6a2533406c69b300808fbbdeaf83ef8Block Operator
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