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 6327663 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 41775699 epoch_slot_no: 130899 block_no: 6327486 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 28840 time: 2021-10-04 10:06:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x188d2d6c33cd5c5bf63c2ceb53bd9f98ed5cea12830fc8f87826919571797f19Block Operator
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