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 6339871 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 42026753 epoch_slot_no: 381953 block_no: 6339694 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 13066 time: 2021-10-07 07:50:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb503a899ba32d2570994d327e8cbf3f31ff0c5bc9899a0c53a6b5d40da8f075Block Operator
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