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 6333097 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 41891288 epoch_slot_no: 246488 block_no: 6332920 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 14938 time: 2021-10-05 18:12:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd93c7d72bcc6e8398f85dff54d83d20b772fd09c7b1898d531b220175a943962Block Operator
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