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 6326285 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 41747239 epoch_slot_no: 102439 block_no: 6326108 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 14510 time: 2021-10-04 02:12:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0594166b7e2332844ae8a8969793f650ce716a3a2d4c20b2e0eddf9320ed15aBlock Operator
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