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 6337396 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 116 slot_no: 41977081 epoch_slot_no: 332281 block_no: 6337219 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 63692 time: 2021-10-06 18:02:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8afe1a91af01198d0fa70d2b0a656b31e3f037da74b00be25948296ae7ec9a2aBlock Operator
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