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 6338489 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 41998209 epoch_slot_no: 353409 block_no: 6338312 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 5657 time: 2021-10-06 23:55:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabcffde457ae1c3d2794788ae41c9716344e713fe9105a064e8e1c65ec7072a5Block Operator
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