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 6323173 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 41682864 epoch_slot_no: 38064 block_no: 6322996 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 7738 time: 2021-10-03 08:19:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacdfa77d6ac2ad09babdc1a6c7676e81e7dd6b4417aadc6e57135136503a8a8aBlock Operator
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