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 6310764 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 41429272 epoch_slot_no: 216472 block_no: 6310587 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 1452 time: 2021-09-30 09:52:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf72af7647a9f2ddbfb576c01094e9f6c994c06dd3cd545d6e51c554af5bb183Block Operator
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