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 6330672 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 41839445 epoch_slot_no: 194645 block_no: 6330495 slot_leader_id: 5667735 size: 26583 time: 2021-10-05 03:48:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x175d7561cadfc18179e568d84a1d681eefddfdc0907433340e55c0d5309f91c3Block Operator
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