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 6327518 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 41772625 epoch_slot_no: 127825 block_no: 6327341 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 5416 time: 2021-10-04 09:15:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa478a7fd9b73ae8f7895da95a3398190c695765b51c3c143fa336530738c2e09Block Operator
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