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 6329447 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 41812119 epoch_slot_no: 167319 block_no: 6329270 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 43130 time: 2021-10-04 20:13:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb7c493a803817e2d2935d9b08015207a30ba0b0c98a4c3678f1cdd72f30ba80Block Operator
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