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 6336396 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 41956435 epoch_slot_no: 311635 block_no: 6336219 slot_leader_id: 4783864 size: 5124 time: 2021-10-06 12:18:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbeaa75def80580441bd98ff992e3660651d64067435103afc656436e6242552bBlock Operator
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