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 6336859 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 41965713 epoch_slot_no: 320913 block_no: 6336682 slot_leader_id: 5748424 size: 7262 time: 2021-10-06 14:53:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bd826fa07672c0349e612238d0d0d2065b9fc96237a32005452a8e66d559d10Block Operator
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