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 6310077 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 41414377 epoch_slot_no: 201577 block_no: 6309900 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 2074 time: 2021-09-30 05:44:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc56b5a3178bbcd7bcf16d6d1ed1cef6b30505071d375e86aa485480e8f41523aBlock Operator
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