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 6332440 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 41877144 epoch_slot_no: 232344 block_no: 6332263 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 22005 time: 2021-10-05 14:17:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b7edbdeaf954ba8b2c61b48fe90b59673cb02d9205e5d8953142580ec3a0ff5Block Operator
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