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 6327005 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 41761510 epoch_slot_no: 116710 block_no: 6326828 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 21842 time: 2021-10-04 06:10:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2634134b26fb588e22da35d024170f64d7580407f5452eecb0b5b8a115dff7cfBlock Operator
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