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 6328537 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 41793318 epoch_slot_no: 148518 block_no: 6328360 slot_leader_id: 5406410 size: 48686 time: 2021-10-04 15:00:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ea15b285aea5109ec82b39337525fecf6108f586a238d1377b352087498501cBlock Operator
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