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 6334391 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 41916688 epoch_slot_no: 271888 block_no: 6334214 slot_leader_id: 5596479 size: 6449 time: 2021-10-06 01:16:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb523b7660e7edd103d5116b2f42ac8d34267ebc70cc5873c62fb54d43f7b7eeBlock Operator
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