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 6329735 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 41818346 epoch_slot_no: 173546 block_no: 6329558 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 40370 time: 2021-10-04 21:57:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea695ff7cfdd054e8c7d515855b778b7782eb73826180f48280c76e9693da260Block Operator
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