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 6324412 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 41707827 epoch_slot_no: 63027 block_no: 6324235 slot_leader_id: 5878791 size: 50859 time: 2021-10-03 15:15:18 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x936ccc20ebc255e7d3cbe461b8699f4a4e56455daa98fe36529d81c1580162e0Block Operator
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