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 6324828 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 41716360 epoch_slot_no: 71560 block_no: 6324651 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 628 time: 2021-10-03 17:37:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xada2fd8fe9ca3de17f3860870cb98b82cadb6c705d49ec4e3b497b9956d5d583Block Operator
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