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 6311282 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 91 slot_no: 41440094 epoch_slot_no: 227294 block_no: 6311105 slot_leader_id: 6194012 size: 54188 time: 2021-09-30 12:53:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaee6fb520396bdbc54943d32f0fabfe797c9cc96eaae146e584d18c523225ab2Block Operator
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