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 6339304 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 42014832 epoch_slot_no: 370032 block_no: 6339127 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 18668 time: 2021-10-07 04:32:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15204f28501d59d374151f6ba8a3848ae802452772d55e610104ada0518421a8Block Operator
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