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 6337709 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 41983226 epoch_slot_no: 338426 block_no: 6337532 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 26167 time: 2021-10-06 19:45:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x955e0a50571a646743a54b63360d4bd07a9e6278805271682c017c5f1cb37fdbBlock Operator
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