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 6326566 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 41752951 epoch_slot_no: 108151 block_no: 6326389 slot_leader_id: 6215315 size: 29567 time: 2021-10-04 03:47:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb3ceb041a4f03ce901736bc976e5cc6c66eab7f24bd7c449465213750207a9eBlock Operator
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