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 6338029 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 41989601 epoch_slot_no: 344801 block_no: 6337852 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 16636 time: 2021-10-06 21:31:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99ec2b22992f2c39375017da6d23d78aa5a3a31ecec51173ce8686ade6f90e19Block Operator
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