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 6338152 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 41991845 epoch_slot_no: 347045 block_no: 6337975 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 17098 time: 2021-10-06 22:08:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f3f3960ca12701640c756d67b1c90ced7daf9c71b21894bf9865cade655dc8aBlock Operator
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