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 6338636 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 42001346 epoch_slot_no: 356546 block_no: 6338459 slot_leader_id: 5740562 size: 812 time: 2021-10-07 00:47:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c4e75b6a3729b33b5a987341c0941f0138f81d689397c926a3ba9c59a223dcfBlock Operator
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