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 6329558 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 41814313 epoch_slot_no: 169513 block_no: 6329381 slot_leader_id: 5281457 size: 63272 time: 2021-10-04 20:50:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75d276c634b23edf4695a3b5db3a4941d51d1e66565d9b90bd37ca8525b41057Block Operator
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