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 6323755 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 41694908 epoch_slot_no: 50108 block_no: 6323578 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 5308 time: 2021-10-03 11:39:59 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66778a2afc4a1840c091e55081a2deaaa2a04ff599a764964f207357987355c3Block Operator
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