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 6331300 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 41853073 epoch_slot_no: 208273 block_no: 6331123 slot_leader_id: 5669470 size: 18816 time: 2021-10-05 07:36:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x662b31d6cd74c6c553ad88560f77decb5091a0f0c3f3a139df17f4a8a1db7dd3Block Operator
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