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 6329083 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 107 slot_no: 41804191 epoch_slot_no: 159391 block_no: 6328906 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 63830 time: 2021-10-04 18:01:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcda47f4ca638a019a0e22f8908e8c67102a09113d2039850950c03cb1cc0ac46Block Operator
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