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 6338403 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 41996410 epoch_slot_no: 351610 block_no: 6338226 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 29039 time: 2021-10-06 23:25:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb68d5c016b70049cce0d9a2c15faad58292f2c78f86c55275193b3a99c65c880Block Operator
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