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 6336027 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 41948916 epoch_slot_no: 304116 block_no: 6335850 slot_leader_id: 4578321 size: 38593 time: 2021-10-06 10:13:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x181bda79cf843cee9dccf0e5c7805357b2b741186b5b4b2c1deb43698ac52442Block Operator
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