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 6329198 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 41806658 epoch_slot_no: 161858 block_no: 6329021 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 17439 time: 2021-10-04 18:42:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97317b163108734793cc62b73d9b17126ca6b18e93004828197b635749148612Block Operator
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