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 6337345 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 41976006 epoch_slot_no: 331206 block_no: 6337168 slot_leader_id: 6154218 size: 22512 time: 2021-10-06 17:44:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31407599ea3fd27d24a0846cbb2f0a6426337df6feb1891ea8beb6bd55d880a8Block Operator
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