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 6323396 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 41687358 epoch_slot_no: 42558 block_no: 6323219 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 10782 time: 2021-10-03 09:34:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8dca855c35654ebfd4a75444d90c26694b8c3b2d819f005a7cf9a2e1e81cb2fBlock Operator
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