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 6329694 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 41817197 epoch_slot_no: 172397 block_no: 6329517 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 13571 time: 2021-10-04 21:38:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7e215bd9098ddab88988df5be1e2183e4bc266d9f328e2c3afe996a468907beBlock Operator
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