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 6310482 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 41423377 epoch_slot_no: 210577 block_no: 6310305 slot_leader_id: 4985990 size: 16284 time: 2021-09-30 08:14:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ef26acee4fea43ec6fbe6f6fb6a12b70fd6f2b822434a16e418e23c3bb436cfBlock Operator
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