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 6338284 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 41994247 epoch_slot_no: 349447 block_no: 6338107 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 9398 time: 2021-10-06 22:48:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x060bcca304814848017ec764efbe95c4424a8ae9163948c110845a2694d1924aBlock Operator
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