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 6339582 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 42020851 epoch_slot_no: 376051 block_no: 6339405 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 7303 time: 2021-10-07 06:12:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb809af46edfef92d1175e42b6076e018c2a2381840922f6759a1eacd84eb748Block Operator
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