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 6311349 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 41441752 epoch_slot_no: 228952 block_no: 6311172 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 43895 time: 2021-09-30 13:20:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3bf8fd7cc45858ef2fa6f9aa2fe46c62415683e5af16ca58fd0170940bed5a9Block Operator
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