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 6338975 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 42008146 epoch_slot_no: 363346 block_no: 6338798 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 20588 time: 2021-10-07 02:40:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa117d335bddf7e0f973f12a56288b85ea67e1308133d2c68528f92d4b4c58fc2Block Operator
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