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 6332713 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 41883013 epoch_slot_no: 238213 block_no: 6332536 slot_leader_id: 5705796 size: 22458 time: 2021-10-05 15:55:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d0fe532f93ee7d0b8badb942659431d155bcf1220437b32d385156740590eaaBlock Operator
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