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 6338502 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 41998430 epoch_slot_no: 353630 block_no: 6338325 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 14216 time: 2021-10-06 23:58:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d9f9ae779c31801ca895d1c2d024ca9d952bbbc7767b7a6e362b5641117f9b0Block Operator
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