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 6340338 Details
Epoch: 294 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 42036298 epoch_slot_no: 391498 block_no: 6340161 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 33053 time: 2021-10-07 10:29:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fc68ce3e170f37cbc49b8544d41e5a79b77ddb6ad9b0a02564005c7f4a30340Block Operator
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