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 6311424 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 115 slot_no: 41443353 epoch_slot_no: 230553 block_no: 6311247 slot_leader_id: 5279884 size: 63672 time: 2021-09-30 13:47:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x073b64b954c6a44af66ee117b098db3e0d1f222118c26b527c2e5c45f0b73b13Block Operator
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