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 6310143 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 41415835 epoch_slot_no: 203035 block_no: 6309966 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 12404 time: 2021-09-30 06:08:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09ddd4076f6192a001d87893db3a830be1b97f1ee0f3850788a9ab0f77bc9b00Block Operator
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