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 6326336 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 41748198 epoch_slot_no: 103398 block_no: 6326159 slot_leader_id: 5480172 size: 11631 time: 2021-10-04 02:28:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9e7a9514b79abb8cfa4e767fd194c304eac10f7665a3b07f6646bc7b5acb03bBlock Operator
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