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 6324598 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 41711752 epoch_slot_no: 66952 block_no: 6324421 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 36985 time: 2021-10-03 16:20:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc797b2e920e1fef2209270fcc6712ca0553ce184abaa19f8a453e65e0b12031Block Operator
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