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 6326253 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 41746683 epoch_slot_no: 101883 block_no: 6326076 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 10925 time: 2021-10-04 02:02:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8224cfff169926fff7d985a7c5ce9ffb2a08b4d966a96cc313ecf86463f03d1aBlock Operator
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