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 6323813 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 41695989 epoch_slot_no: 51189 block_no: 6323636 slot_leader_id: 6078417 size: 1292 time: 2021-10-03 11:58:00 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39801ccb1e0252c8ab1de8abf87e0fffff520356871a23234bb5f99388e5cfc2Block Operator
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