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 6335866 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 41945759 epoch_slot_no: 300959 block_no: 6335689 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 16969 time: 2021-10-06 09:20:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x197cea74df965b77b0f77887599718aa52ad1e539e7fe52a4d7a9043b8bdac85Block Operator
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