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 6323330 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 41686114 epoch_slot_no: 41314 block_no: 6323153 slot_leader_id: 5605429 size: 2966 time: 2021-10-03 09:13:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c0829db4c379834286a1e69446184ee896e37aeab2d8d7459bada99cad3cde6Block Operator
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