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 6328623 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 41795190 epoch_slot_no: 150390 block_no: 6328446 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 34592 time: 2021-10-04 15:31:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf722f9eea88e1f3132f9e5e8ee5d0e18072db41003b8c1c1ecb3f1956be2e11dBlock Operator
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