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 6311356 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 41441911 epoch_slot_no: 229111 block_no: 6311179 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 13977 time: 2021-09-30 13:23:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0549a16783a55aa774955485e15c8577cb3feb418e591d140d2416b21cf74a7cBlock Operator
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