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 6324838 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 41716542 epoch_slot_no: 71742 block_no: 6324661 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 9481 time: 2021-10-03 17:40:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a1043132ed6ffc3669585e22e401474fc44e8797aa81541c60398a2b31e6a80Block Operator
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