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 6324261 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 41704709 epoch_slot_no: 59909 block_no: 6324084 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 12808 time: 2021-10-03 14:23:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c4e1b108985564d463ccd3df51c71d1a6ea82c0494215b5f2eef3d13ccf9b84Block Operator
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