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 6338418 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 41996749 epoch_slot_no: 351949 block_no: 6338241 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 48709 time: 2021-10-06 23:30:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eae205e1e0d95b0a47202e2d5ece8d34c1c803239d9ad4aedbc2bf9f548470aBlock Operator
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