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 6328227 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 41787055 epoch_slot_no: 142255 block_no: 6328050 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 8969 time: 2021-10-04 13:15:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7004508cbd87f3731927c67f21da480bf72c209ee98711f252a2b84812047b36Block Operator
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