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 6326437 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 41749845 epoch_slot_no: 105045 block_no: 6326260 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 6620 time: 2021-10-04 02:55:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82e465840bd629cef7f73d4ae1cc7d8a7dfd97da62f5e7f68847c05ee66bd394Block Operator
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