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 6310185 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 41416976 epoch_slot_no: 204176 block_no: 6310008 slot_leader_id: 5435792 size: 12195 time: 2021-09-30 06:27:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ee1800b4cf7db63b477354a141d1df1c4abe4f7dd5aca508361ab4ca11b47e9Block Operator
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