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 6332336 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 41874779 epoch_slot_no: 229979 block_no: 6332159 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 22170 time: 2021-10-05 13:37:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ebf9b96dab3bb763eb91743da8926aeb62c8b96803c4aa281eff82d94842434Block Operator
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