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 6311092 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 41436084 epoch_slot_no: 223284 block_no: 6310915 slot_leader_id: 6056953 size: 43123 time: 2021-09-30 11:46:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09c3a83efc5aa3a8d21aa801e49301d4ed679ef554865fe2b31dfaf2f94e093bBlock Operator
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