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 6336548 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 41959429 epoch_slot_no: 314629 block_no: 6336371 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 15616 time: 2021-10-06 13:08:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c774cb700418ba159a2c8fa5b1495376274a3d2e2272547b74bb998ab759593Block Operator
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