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 6324986 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 41719992 epoch_slot_no: 75192 block_no: 6324809 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 8871 time: 2021-10-03 18:38:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc644833042a679c2098fb1387875f751ed978ee3ccda15356e59c68065987919Block Operator
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