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 6332097 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 41870133 epoch_slot_no: 225333 block_no: 6331920 slot_leader_id: 6276073 size: 18329 time: 2021-10-05 12:20:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d9e72d6296a200eab1aa44ee6c1fc96b052a03ae7d4643ecdead4f13c09b2a1Block Operator
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