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 6334673 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 41922985 epoch_slot_no: 278185 block_no: 6334496 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 18731 time: 2021-10-06 03:01:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bc251c8c51e72957f3cd817b56018ac15c5d594a88cec73f89de70514d4d1d1Block Operator
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