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 6332506 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 41878533 epoch_slot_no: 233733 block_no: 6332329 slot_leader_id: 4563752 size: 20322 time: 2021-10-05 14:40:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd694f916459e8b8e8c2286536329163d8216d1be8f4435cd63fda1414610560Block Operator
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