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 6339207 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 42012943 epoch_slot_no: 368143 block_no: 6339030 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 13786 time: 2021-10-07 04:00:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b15de2a25b67666e0f362f1fb961a199d423f4cc796d9393fc230e300cfc345Block Operator
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