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 6338307 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 41994647 epoch_slot_no: 349847 block_no: 6338130 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 10251 time: 2021-10-06 22:55:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa13b9c2c2406d9941a62c61165616e917c827ee9c7b48a9765231d11fbb5d57bBlock Operator
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