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 6337631 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 124 slot_no: 41981687 epoch_slot_no: 336887 block_no: 6337454 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 63323 time: 2021-10-06 19:19:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c91934338481bd313d83449c1d2f0eecc035273b4d196eb9f2214a1e8edafe7Block Operator
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