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 6323286 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 41685302 epoch_slot_no: 40502 block_no: 6323109 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 21890 time: 2021-10-03 08:59:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbf963232626fcfe5bf1bbe82476c0fe89988532757c9ba4cb1afc5c4bd4cd67Block Operator
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