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 6311451 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 41443916 epoch_slot_no: 231116 block_no: 6311274 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 4831 time: 2021-09-30 13:56:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a0ddadf1c6a029e4121b3e1506270ba5395e57f69e852a5c53c6181a4fd57c8Block Operator
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