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 6331217 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 41851416 epoch_slot_no: 206616 block_no: 6331040 slot_leader_id: 5433649 size: 3381 time: 2021-10-05 07:08:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87b349a9c5edf0e244f28acf4db7d854290bc2dd8c62deb96f6b9c6d81b117c5Block Operator
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