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 6328394 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 41790508 epoch_slot_no: 145708 block_no: 6328217 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 3665 time: 2021-10-04 14:13:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd4aacbd82ec1888b4af921421b761a5eed37f77f73d7f9e9374d0370d6a8f57Block Operator
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