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 6338507 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 41998550 epoch_slot_no: 353750 block_no: 6338330 slot_leader_id: 5705796 size: 52460 time: 2021-10-07 00:00:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3efe6d05266c3575cae9becf2b430afdc3c58e7e0c78a48ae56e9a624ed59a7Block Operator
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