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 6334547 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 41920299 epoch_slot_no: 275499 block_no: 6334370 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 13667 time: 2021-10-06 02:16:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54f0b19c0b913e8a7ed9ae061be936519f4493d3b849be9909e5b9c0ffe067ecBlock Operator
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