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 6331505 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 41857370 epoch_slot_no: 212570 block_no: 6331328 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 25402 time: 2021-10-05 08:47:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b0ff1fe69a7a2b5bdd981b9c1d495b4816af82b6f8d0210865e96659a926a75Block Operator
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